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Eilis's Long Island Clam Chowder

Name: Eilis's Long Island Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups clams, chopped; 1 cup potatoes, diced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 cups milk; 2 tbsp butter; Salt and pepper to taste

This clam chowder connects to Eilis's life on Long Island, where she has built a home, drawing from the local flavors that symbolize her integration into American life.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups clams, chopped
1 cup potatoes, diced
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cups milk
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onions and cook until translucent.
3
Add potatoes and clams, stirring to combine.
4
Pour in milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.