1 gallon serves 10-12

 

 

Ingredients

 

#1 Bacon, diced

4 Large onions, diced

8 Stalks of celery, diced

1 bulb fennel diced

4 large potatoes, diced

Bouquet garni of 3 sprigs thyme, 4 parsley, 2 garlic cloves, and ½ teaspoon peppercorns in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine

6 sprigs of thyme

2 #s clams, chopped

3 quarts of clam juice

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation

 

Step 1

 

Render out bacon in heavy bottomed pan

 

Step 2

 

When just cooked, add onions, fennel and celery and sweat over medium low heat.

 

Step 3

 

Add Bouquet garni and thyme, salt, pepper and potatoes when onions are translucent, cook for 4 minutes

 

Step 4

 

Add clam juice- bring to a low simmer

 

Step 5

 

When potatoes are cooked completely, add clams and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat. Let cool or serve immediately. If you must have dairy, add 1 cup of heavy cream just before serving.