Clam Chowder - Chunky Vegetable Clam Chowder Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 3 ounces bacon (3 slices, cut into bite size pieces, I add an extra slice or two)
• 2 cups cubed potatoes (I often add more))
• 1 cup chopped carrot (coarsely chopped, I use a very coarse grate)
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions (I like to use leeks)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (while optional I do add the celery)
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounce) chicken broth (condensed, I use chicken stock, may add more)
• 1 can (6 1/2 ounce) clams (minced, drained and liquid reserved - we like to add an extra can)
• 1 can (12 ounce) evaporated milk (I use half and half or cream - more if I have added extra potatoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons shortening (I use Crisco)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour