New England Clam Chowder

This delicious Clam Chowder is one of our favorite meals. While in Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, it is usually served inside a fresh sourdough, we like to place it in a large bowl and serve it with garlic bread.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy and deglaze the pan with the wine

Step 2

Save the bacon and melt the butter, and olive oil in the same pan

Step 3

Add chopped onions and cook until transluscent

Step 4

Add garlic and toss

Step 5

Add celery, carrots and potatoes

Step 6

Cover and simmer until cooked

Step 7

Add flour and mix thoroughly

Step 8

Add half of the milk to make the bechamel

Step 9

Add the rest of the milk, clam juice, canned clams, and the flat of frozen clams and mix

Step 10

Bring to a boil, and simmer with the fresh clams until they open

Step 11

Taste and adjust the flavor, adding salt and pepper to taste, or use chicken bouillon to taste