"For J’s" Family Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1-12 oz. pkg. bacon, slice approximately 3/8” wide
• 1 large onion medium diced
• 4 garlic cloves chopped fine
• 1 quart half & half
• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon "For J’s" Hawaiian Chili Pepper Sea Salt
• 4 carrots cut into 3/4” blocks
• 2 large potatoes cut into 3/4” blocks
• 1 – 14 oz. can Kernel corn, drained
• 1 –14 oz. can creamed corn
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 – 6.5 oz. cans chopped clams, separate clams from clam juice
• ½ cup of flour and 1 cup water for thickening (add to soup until desired thickness)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, brown bacon pieces (leave bacon grease in pot for flavor)
2. Add diced onions and garlic, cook at medium to medium high heat till diced onions turn translucent.
3. Add chicken broth, water, half & half, clam juice, black pepper, garlic powder and For J’s Hawaiian Chili Pepper Sea Salt, stir.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, corn kernels, and cream corn.
5. Simmer medium-low until potatoes and carrots are cooked.
6. Thicken with flour/water mixture until desired thickness.
7. Add clams.
8. Remove from heat and serve.
9. Tip: Add a pinch of "For J's" Kiawe Smoke Salt or For J's Hawaiian Chili Oil on top before serving.