Hatteras-Style Clam Chowder

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 stalks celery, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
4 cups peeled, cubed white potatoes
2 cans (16 ounce size) minced clams, with juice
3 quarts clam juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

directions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, celery and carrots in oil until they begin to soften. Stir in potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme, pepper and bacon.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.