Duke's # 1 Clam Chowder

If you grew up in Seattle, you’ll remember their famous Clam Chowder!

ingredients

3 oz. diced bacon (approx 4 slices)
1 medium diced onion
3 stalks celery sliced
1/4 lb. diced new potatoes
4 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. chopped clams, fresh or frozen
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. half and half
3 oz. butter
2 oz. clam concentrate or base
1 1/4 c. clam juice
1 pinch chopped fresh garlic,white pepper,black pepper,cayenne pepper to taste
1 tsp. marjoram
2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. dill
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
1/8 c. chopped fresh parsley

directions

Cook bacon until transparent. Add butter,onions,celery and all the seasonings except dill and parsley. Cook until tender. Add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat. Add all dairy products,clam nectar and base. Heat just under boiling point. Steam potatoes and cool. add chopped clams and potatoes. Bring to a boil slowly and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add dill and parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Source: Duke's Chowder House