Old Fisherman’s Grotto Monterey Clam Chowder Recipe - (3.7/5)

Ingredients

• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
• 1/2 pound minced bacon
• 1 stick of butter
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 quart (2 cups) clam juice
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups cream
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 pound chopped clams (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1/2 teaspoon clam base (optional)