New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients For New England Clam Chowder Recipe

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, ends trimmed and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoon All purpose flour
• 1 bottle clam juice
• 4 cup Milk
• 1.5 pound Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 can minced clams
• sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• dash optional garnish: chopped fresh chives or green onions, hot sauce