Best Clam Chowder

* 3 slices bacon
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup minced onion
* 1/2 cup diced celery
* 1/2 cup diced carrots
* 2 cans chopped clams in juice
* 3 cups cubed potatoes
* 1/4 cup butter
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 quart 2% milk or whole milk
* 1tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoons salt
* ground black pepper to taste

1.In dutch oven or med size pot. Cook bacon in 1 tsp olive oil. remove bacon from pan.then add onions, celery and carrots.cook for about 3 min. Drain juice from clams over the onions, celery, and carrots. Add potatoes and water to cover veggies, and cook over medium heat until tender.about 20 min.
2. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk and stir until thick and smooth. about 5 min. Stir milk into vegetables mixture. Heat through, but do not boil.
3. Stir in clams and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.cook about 5 min.Then enjoy


Serving Size: makes 8, 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOCALROCKS.