Duke's is an excellent chowderhouse in Seattle. I can't believe I found
their recipe online! I'm sharing it with you all because it's awesome and
also so I can find it when I want to make it. LOL! Here it is:
Title: Duke's Clam Chowder
Keys: Soups Stews Seafood
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
3 oz Bacon, Diced & Cooked
1 x Onion Chopped
3 stalk Celery, Diced
2 lrg Russet Potatoes, Diced
1 1/2 cup Chopped Clams
1 1/4 cup Clam Juice
1 tsp Garlic, Minced
1 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Marjoram
2 tsp Basil
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp Dill
1/2 tsp Thyme
2 x Bay Leaves
1/4 cup Parsley, Chopped
1/3 cup Flour
1/2 cup Half And Half
3 oz Butter
Method:
Fry bacon, set aside. Simmer potatoes til nearly done. Drain, reserving
potato water. Saute onions, and celery in leftover bacon grease, til soft.
Add butter and melt. Add flour and stir. Add clam juice and half and half.
Stir til smooth and thickened. Add seasonings. potatoes and clams. Simmer
til flavors have merged. Do not allow to boil.
NOTES : Can add milk to thin if it is too thick.