Flo Rae'S Favorite Oyster Chowder

• 2 strips thick cut bacon (I used applewood smoked)
• 1/2 large sweet onion - diced
• 1 stalk celery - diced
• 1 large clove garlic - minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium red potatoes - cubed
• 1 pint oyster liquor
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 quart shucked oysters
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
• fresh ground pepper

1. Cut the bacon into pieces and saute in a large heavy pot until they begin to get brown and crispy.
2. Add the butter and onion and cook another 2-3 minutes until they start to go clear - you don't want them to brown really. Then add the celery and garlic and cook for a couple more minutes.
3. Add the oyster liquor, the chicken broth and the cream, then add the potatoes and a couple of grinds of garlic. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
4. Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the oysters and the herbs. You may need to turn the heat up a bit, you want it just simmering until the oysters are cooked, not too long maybe 6-7 minutes after it gets back to a simmer. Taste it and maybe add a couple more grinds of pepper.
5. Serve to your mother in law (or guests) right away!

bacon, sweet onion, celery, clove garlic, butter, red potatoes, oyster, chicken broth, heavy cream, oysters, dill, fresh marjoram, fresh ground pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/2839-flo-rae-s-favorite-oyster-chowder (may not work)