Smoky Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup butter
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, with juices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup milk
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large pot, boil potatoes in salted water until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain potatoes.
In a large pot, melt butter and saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent.
Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
Add clams and their juices, parsley, thyme, marjoram, dill, liquid smoke, and potatoes.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Add cream and milk.
Bring to a simmer; do not boil.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.