Creamy Clam Chowder

August 28, 2018

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I love a good bowl of clam chowder on a cool evening. There is just something wonderful about the smooth, creamy goodness of clams, potatoes and cream. Add a good bread, like Cheese Bread, and you are set for a great evening.

6 slices bacon ( diced and cooked )
2 T butter
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 onion diced
1 tsp. fresh thyme
3 T flour
1 c milk
1 c vegetable stock
2 cans chopped clams (6.5 oz.), juice reserved.
1 bay leaf
2 potatoes ( diced )
1 c half and half
salt and pepper to taste

In a heavy Dutch oven on your camp stove, cook bacon until crisp and set aside to drain and cool. IN the same pot, add butter, garlic and onion. Cook for a few minutes and then add the thyme. Add flour,...
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Nutritions

Calories
348

Sodium
692mg
28% DV

Fat
27g
42% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV