Clear Clam Chowder

Source: The Perfect Pantry

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Servings: 6

Total time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large Idaho potato, peeled and diced
• 1 quart clam broth
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 lb minced clams
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Melt the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Add the celery and onion and sautee until the onion is translucent. 
• Add the diced potatoes, clam broth, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer until the potato is soft, about 10 minutes. 
• Use the back of a spoon to smash some of the potato to thicken the broth. Add the clams and cook over low for an additional 5 minutes. 
• Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with clam fritters!