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New England Clam Chowder III

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 onions, chopped
  • 2 bunches celery, chopped
  • 1 gallon milk
  • 18 (16 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
  • 4 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 quarts heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste