Ingredients for - New England Razor Clam Chowder

1. Thick-cut bacon strips, diced 1 pound
2. Potatoes, diced 2 pounds
3. Onion, minced 1
4. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
5. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
6. Evaporated milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can
7. Heavy cream 1 cup
8. Frozen razor clams, thawed with liquid reserved 1 pound
9. Bay leaf 1
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1

How to cook deliciously - New England Razor Clam Chowder

1 . Stage

Cook and stir bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings in the pot.

2 . Stage

Cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in hot drippings until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into potato mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir evaporated milk, heavy cream, liquid from clams, and bay leaf into potato mixture.

3 . Stage

Bring mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add clams to soup; cook until clams are hot, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon; season with salt and pepper.