Market Street Clam Chowder Recipe

• 1 c. potatoes in 1/2" dice
• 1 c. celery in 1/2" dice
• 1 c. onions in 1/2" dice
• 1 c. green pepper in 1/2" dice
• 3/4 c. minced clams (canned or possibly fresh)
• 3/4 Tbsp. coarsely-grnd black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 Tbsp. whole thyme
• 6 x bay leaves
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• 3/4 c. sherry wine (optional)
• 2 c. water
• 3/4 c. clam juice liquid removed from can
• 3/4 c. butter melted
• 1 c. flour
• 2 quart half-and-half

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