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Red Lobster's Clam Chowder

2 tablespoons butter
 1 cup diced onion
 1/2 cup diced celery
 1/2 cup diced leeks
 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
 2 tablespoons flour
 1 quart milk
 1 cup clams in juice
 1 cup diced potatoes
 1 tablespoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
 1 teaspoon dry thyme
 1/2 cup heavy cream

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