Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 (8 oz.) can clam juice
  • 2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans chopped clams (reserve juice)
  • 1 medium potato, diced small
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 3 c. milk
  • 2 c. half and half
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Melt half the butter in large skillet or heavy bottomed pot. Prepare veggies.
  • Add green pepper, onion, celery and seasonings. Saute 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Combine clam juice and liquid from canned clams.
  • (Yields 2 cups.)
  • Add to mixture and cook over medium heat.