Foryoueats: Clam Chowder Recipe

6 strips thick-cut bacon, can sub salt pork

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 ribs celery, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon hot sauce, or ½ tsp tabasco sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/3 cup flour

1 cup chicken broth

3 cups Half and Half

8 oz. clam juice

1 chicken bouillon cube

1 bay leaf

1 ¼ lbs. potatoes, see notes

3 (6.5 oz. cans) chopped clams, juices reserved

Fresh parsley & Freshly cracked pepper, for serving

½ teaspoon EACH: dried oregano, dried parsley

¼ teaspoon EACH: dried thyme, salt

1/8 teaspoonEACH: smoked paprika, pepper

Clam Chowder Recipe