Clam Chowder Recipe

• 24 clams, washed
• 1 cup celery, washed, cut in small pieces
• ½ cup salt pork or bacon, cut in small pieces
• 1 cup potato, peeled, diced
• 3 onions, peeled, chopped
• 2 green peppers, seeded, cut in small pieces
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 red pepper, seeded, cut in small pieces
• 1 pint water
• Seasonings to taste, including thyme and bay leaves

1. Put clams in a kettle. Cover.
2. Let cook until they are open.
3. Remove clams from the shells and chop them.
4. Strain clam juice through a cheese cloth.
5. Put salt pork or bacon in a kettle with the onions and fry gently until light brown.
6. Add clams, celery, green and red peppers, potato, tomato, water, clam juice, and seasonings.
7. Cover and let cook for about 30 minutes.
8. Then serve.

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