Red Lobster Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1 Cup diced onion
1/2 Cup diced celery
1/2 Cup diced leeks
1/4 tsp. chopped garlic
2 Tbsp. flour
1 quart milk
1 Cup clams in juice
1 Cup diced potatoes
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. dry thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream

Preparation

In soup pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, leeks and garlic.
Saute for 3 minutes, mixing often. Remove from heat and add flour, mixing well.
Add milk and whisk vigorously.
Drain clams and add juice to soup.
Slowly bring to a boil, mixing often.
reduce heat to a simmer.
Add potatoes and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes.
Add clams and simmer 5-8 minutes. Finish with heavy cream.
Serve.