Clam Chowder Hot and Spicy Delmarva Style

Clam Chowder Hot and Spicy Delmarva Style

6 oz. bacon, diced
1 oz. jalapeno peppers, diced
1 c. onion, diced
1 c. celery, diced
1 oz. flour
3 c. clam broth
3 c. water
1 T clam base (Minors)
1/2 t. white pepper
1 t. rosemary
2 t. thyme
1/2 t. garlic powder
4 t. Tabasco sauce
4 oz. pimientos, diced
6 oz. potatoes, cooked and diced
4 c. canned clams, drained
2 c. heavy cream

Sauté bacon 3/4 cooked. Add celery, onion, and jalapeno peppers & sauté until just soft. Add flour, reduce heat, cook about 10 min. Add clam juice, water, and clam base, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low again and add all spices, potatoes, pimientos & clams Simmer for 20 min. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.
Serves 21.