Ingredients for - New England-Style Clam Chowder

1. Butter 3 tablespoons
2. Salt pork 4 (1 inch) cubes
3. Celery, diced 3 ribs
4. Spanish onion, diced 1
5. Garlic, minced (Optional) 1 clove
6. Potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes 5
7. Clam juice 5 cups
8. Dried tarragon 1 teaspoon
9. Celery salt 1 teaspoon
10. Bay leaves 2
11. Fresh clams, shelled and chopped 1 ½ pounds
12. Worcestershire sauce 5 dashes
13. Heavy cream 2 cups
14. Chopped fresh dill ¼ teaspoon
15. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon
16. Fresh parsley, for garnish 10 sprigs

How to cook deliciously - New England-Style Clam Chowder

1 . Stage

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir salt pork, celery, onion, and garlic in melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice, tarragon, celery salt, and bay leaves to the stockpot. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and place a cover on the pot. Cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir clams into the soup and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, dill, salt, and pepper; stir and cook another 7 minutes. Remove the pot from heat. Remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with parsley to serve.