clam 'n' corn chowder

There is no “right” way to make this chowder and the recipe changes often but here is the basic formula. The original recipe was a classic corn chowder with lots of bacon that was modified with clams to suit the taste of a semi-vegetarian girlfriend.

ingredients

1 med. onion, chopped
2-3 stalks celery, chopped
3 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 c. corn (creamed or frozen)
2 bay leaves
1+ qt. milk, enough milk to cover the potatoes
4 cans chopped clams
4 tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste

directions

1
Sauté onion and celery with 2 tbsp. butter until soft.
2
Add potatoes, milk, and bay leaves, cook for 10 min.
3
Add corn and cook for 10 min. more.
4
Add clams along with their juice, and cook for a final 10 min., whisk in remaining butter, season to taste.

Source: Patrick