Ingredients
- 6 ounces bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 onion, chopped (large onion)
- 1 pound potatoes (red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, diced)
- 2 1/2 cups clam juice (bottled)
- 3 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 pound corn, fresh (or frozen corn kernels)
- 1 pound crabmeat (fresh, coarsely flaked or chopped)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
How to Make
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Step 1: Sauté bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
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Step 2: Pour off all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat.
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Step 3: Add onion to drippings in saucepan and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
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Step 4: Add potatoes and stir until coated.
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Step 5: Add clam juice; bring to boil.
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Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Step 7: Add half and half, corn, crab, fresh thyme, and half of bacon; cook uncovered until potatoes and corn are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Step 8: Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 9: Ladle chowder equally into 6 bowls.
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Step 10: Garnish with remaining bacon and serve.
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