Smoky Clam Chowder

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, with juices
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup milk
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
• 2 drain potatoes.
• 3 in a large pot, melt butter and saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent.
• 4 add flour and stir 2 minutes.
• 5 add clams and their juices, parsley, thyme, marjoram, dill, liquid smoke, and potatoes.
• 6 simmer 5 minutes.
• 7 add cream and milk.
• 8 bring to a simmer; do not boil.
• 9 season to taste with salt and pepper.