Venus De Milo New England Clam Chowder Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced potatoes (1/2 inch dice)
• 5 cups chopped fresh surf clams
• 1 1/2 cups clam juice
• 4 ounces butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup minced celery
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 1/2 cups light cream
• salt, as needed
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 teaspoons dry dill weed