Five Star Clam Chowder

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped (1-2 stalks)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon basil
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
• 1 1/2 cups of the juice canned clams
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups potatoes, diced (about 2 med potatoes)
• 5 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

1. In an 4 quart pot, melt butter and saute bacon over low heat until cooked, but do not brown.
2. Add diced onion and celery, and saute until tender and translucent.
3. Add clam broth, white pepper, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, potatoes and herbs.
4. Cook approximately 13 minutes to soften potatoes and incorporate flavors.
5. Add heavy cream and chopped clams. Bring to boil,.
6. Mix cornstarch and water together and add, stirring briskly.
7. Salt & pepper to taste.
8. Enjoy.

butter, bacon, white onion, celery, thyme, basil, oregano, clams, clams, heavy cream, white pepper, potatoes, tabasco sauce, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/five-star-clam-chowder-465730 (may not work)