Spicy Clam Chowder | Soups & Sandwiches | Kelchner's Horseradish

Ingredients

• 3 8-ounce bottles clam juice
• 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1-2 tablespoons of Kelchner's Horseradish (or more if preferred)
• 1/4 stick butter
• 3 slices of finely chopped bacon
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/4 cups chopped celery with leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 6 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams
• 1 1/4 cups half and half