Name: Easy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup diced salt pork; 1 medium sweet onion (, finely diced); 1 clove garlic (, minced); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 large potatoes (, peeled and cut into small cubes); 2 cups half-and-half ((or whole milk)); 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth)); 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 14 ounce (2, 7 ounce cans) whole clams (, drained, juice reserved); oyster crackers (, for serving); fresh chopped parsley (, for garnish)