My Familys Best Clam Chowder Recipe New England - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained