New England clam chowder

• ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 30-40 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned clams with juice (avoid additives)
• 1 large potato
• 3 cups milk
• Pinch pickling sea salt
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Optional: Coconut oil (92F), small amount
• Optional: Onion, small amount

Directions

1. Peel and chop 1 large potato and optional small amount of onion into small pieces.
2. Cook potato and onion in 2 cups milk in a large saucepan or small pot until tender.
3. Add remaining 1 cup milk and 1 cup half and half; heat slowly.
4. Stir in 2 Tbsp butter until melted.
5. Optionally, add a small amount of coconut oil and stir.
6. Add 2 cups clams with juice.
7. Cook slowly until flavors blend, about 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
8. Season with a pinch of pickling sea salt and serve.