Diner Clam Chowder Bowl

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté aromatics

   Render the bacon to extract the fat; sauté the celery and onions in the drippings.

2. 2

   Add the

   Add the potatoes and clam juice, simmering until the starches release and the potatoes are tender.

3. 3

   Slice & serve

   Stir in the heavy cream and chopped clams.

4. 4

   Boil & drain

   Crucial: Do not allow the mixture to boil after adding the clams, as the proteins will rapidly contract and become rubbery.

5. 5

   Serve thick

   Serve thick with crackers.