New England Clam Chowder Recipe - EntertainingCouple.com

Ingredients

• 3 pounds canned clams, minced (with juices)
• 1 pound small, red potatoes
• 3 cups half & half
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 – 3 slices of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 – 4 tablespoons sherry
• 2 ears of corn on the cob
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Oyster crackers or sliced, buttered and toasted baguette