Serves: 6
Total Calories: 473
Prep time: n/a
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

3 dozens soft-shell clams, shucked
2 ounces salt pork, diced
1 1/2 cups onions, sliced
6 cups diced potatoes
2 small bay leaves, crumbled
4 cups milk, scalded
2 cups cream, room temperature
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon salt
freshly ground black pepper

Strain clams, keep liquor. Mince hard part of clams, chop soft part coarsely. Sauté salt pork until golden brown. Add minced clams, onion, potato, bay leaves, salt and pepper, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add clam liquor, plus enough water to make 3 cups. Add chopped clams, milk, cream, and butter blended with flour. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 473
Calories from Fat: 320

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