Clam Chowder 2

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Course : Chowders
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 ounces salt pork -- diced
1 small onion -- finely chopped
1/4 cup diced celery
3 medium potatoes -- peeled and chopped
1 cup clam juice
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 cups milk
2 cups light cream
4 dozen large clams
 

Preparation:

In a large soup kettle, brown salt pork and remove from kettle. In rendered fat, saute onions and celery until tender. Add potatoes, clam juice, water, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk, cream, and clams. Heat through, but do not boil.