Gather the family together to enjoy a new take on a favorite recipe with the added crunch of LAY'S® Classic Potato Chips. In just a half an hour, you and your family can savor the flavor of this fresh-tasting, hearty dish. The potato chips complement the creamy clam chowder with a surprising, crispy texture that's sure to spread smiles and good cheer. Use leftover chips from this Party Size bag to make the recipe a second time, or double or triple the recipe to serve guests at a party or larger family gathering.
Ingredients
How to make it
1
Cook the bacon in a large pot until just under crispy.
2
Add the butter, onion and celery and sauté until softened, stirring often.
3
Stir in the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add the chicken stock, the juice from 2 cans of chopped clams, cream, bay leaves and potatoes, and whisk to get out any flour lumps.
5
Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens.
6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are nice and tender.
7
Add the clams and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Cook another 2 minutes.
9
Crush the LAY'S® Classic Potato Chips. Serve the chowder with the crushed chips on top.