Cheryl's New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled
- 1 c. (or possibly more) half and half
- 1/2 c. whipping cream
- 4 (6 1/2 ounce.) cans minced clams, liquid removed (juice reserved)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Healthy pinch of grnd thyme
- Freshly grnd white pepper
- 1/2 med. onion (diced)
- 1/2 med. carrot (diced)

Directions:
- Cook potatoes, carrots and onions in large pot of boiling salted water till knife pierces centers easily, about 25 min.
- Drain.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Mash lightly.
- Scald 1 c. half and half and cream in large heavy saucepan.
- Add in potatoes, clams, 1 c. reserved clam juice, onion, carrot, salt and thyme and pepper.
- Bring soup to simmer, stirring frequently and thinning with more half and half if you like.
- Ladle into bowls to serve.