Ingredients
3 oz. diced bacon (approximately 4 slices)
1 medium diced onion
3 stalks diced celery
1/4 lb. diced new potatoes (blanched)
4 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups chopped clams, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup half & half
3 oz. butter
2 oz. clam concentrate or clam base
1 1/4 cups clam juice or nectar
1 pinch chopped fresh garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon marjoram
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1/8 cups chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Cook bacon until transparent. Add butter, onions, celery and all the seasoning except dill and parsley. Cook until tender. Add flour and cook for another 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.
