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There is no doubt you're going to love this Red Lobster clam chowder recipe. It's got a classic New England flare. No frills, no shenanigans. Just simple, delicious clam chowder!

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Here's the recipe...
Red Lobster Clam Chowder Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/4 tsp. chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup clams (in juice)
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

 
Red Lobster Clam Chowder Directions:

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large soup pot.
2. Add onion, celery, leeks, and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Mix well.
4. Add milk. Whisk it like you really mean it!
5. Set a colander over soup pot. Pour clams into the colander, allowing the juice to drain into the pot. When completely strained, set clams aside.
6. Return pot to heat (med-high heat) and slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
7. Add potatoes and seasonings. Reduce heat to low.
8. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add clams and let simmer an additional 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in heavy cream. Let simmer another minute or two.
11. Serve in hot sourdough bread bowls or in your favorite cup or bowl.
12. Enjoy!

And there you have it! Your very own Red Lobster Clam Chowder Recipe is guaranteed to make lots of people, yourself included, very happy!