Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder

Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder

Richard Wiese, host of the TV series “Born to Explore”, shares a recipe for “Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder”, a North Carolina Outer Bank’s and fall favorite:

Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder Recipe

Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder

7 strips bacon

2 cups chopped onions

2 cups chopped celery

4 lbs. diced potatoes

8-10 cups clam juice

4 clove chopped garlic

1 dash Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

8-10 cups chopped clams

 

Brown bacon then remove from pot, add veggies, garlic, seasonings.  Wait until all softens, then add clam juice.

Bring to a boil; and add potatoes and chopped clams.

 

(Recipe for Sam and Omie’s Clam Chowder was in USA Today, November 3, 2013)