Pacific clam and corn chowder

 
                       PACIFIC CLAM AND CORN CHOWDER
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Clams
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    8       oz           Minced clams
    1       c            Clam nectar and water
    3       sl           Bacon, chopped
    1       c            Chopped onion
    2       c            Diced raw potatoes
    1 1/2   c            Drained whole kernel corn
    3       c            Milk
    2       tb           Flour
    1       tb           Butter
    1       t            Celery salt
    1       t            Salt
    1       d            Of white pepper
      1/2   c            Coarse cracker crumbs
                         -(optional)
 
   Drain clams; reserve liquid.  Add water to clam liquid
   to make 1 cup. Fry bacon until crisp; add onion and
   cook until tender. Add potatoes and nectar-water.
   Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender; add
   corn and milk.  Blend flour and butter and stir into
   chowder. Cook slowly until mixture thickens slightly,
   stirring constantly. Add seasonings and clams; simmer
   five minutes. Serve hot and and top with cracker
   crumbs.
  
 
 
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