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Classic Clam Chowder
Classic Clam Chowder
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Transform mashed potatoes into delicious clam chowder.
Ingredients:
  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
  • 1 large onion, cut into medium dice
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.5 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a large soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Retain 2 tablespoons of savory bacon fat in the pan, adding oil if needed to make up 2 tablespoons. Sauté onion until tender, around 5 minutes. Introduce thyme and bay leaves, cooking until aromatic for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Combine mashed potatoes, clam juice (from the bottle and what you drained from the clams), and 1 cup of water in a pot. Add the new potatoes, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat. Simmer partially covered until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in clams, cream, parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, warm up the dish and top each bowl with the crispy reserved bacon for a delicious finishing touch.

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