Maryland Clam Chowder

Some people say New England Clam Chowder is the best…They have never had Maryland Clam Chowder. Cook this recipe for them and they will sing your praises!

2  qt     Water

1/4 c     Chicken seasoned stock base

3       Stalks celery, including tops, chopped

1  c     Sliced carrots

1  c     Diced potatoes

1       10 oz pkg. frozen corn

1       10 oz pkg. frozen peas

1  tb     Freeze-dried chopped chives

2  tb     Dried minced onion

1/2 ts     Celery salt

1/2 ts     Thyme leaves

1/4 ts     Lemon and pepper seasoning

2  c     Clam juice

1 1/2 c     Diced cooked chicken

24  oz     Fresh or canned, ground or minced hard shell clams, including Juice

1       Whole pimento, finely chopped

1  ts     Parsley flakes

Salt and pepper to taste Bring water to boil.

Add chicken-seasoned stock base and mix well.

Add all ingredients through clam juice and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Add remaining ingredients and simmer five minutes more.

Makes about 4 quarts.

add one dozen shucked Chesapeake Bay soft clams with final ingredients.