Pike Place Chowder

Ingredients

• Mixed seafood - 1 pound
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Fresh thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Potatoes - 2 large, diced
• Clam juice - 2 cups
• Flour - 1/3 cup
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
• Onions - 1 large, chopped
• Butter - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour to make a roux, then slowly whisk in the clam juice until smooth.
4. Add the potatoes, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Add the mixed seafood and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve the chowder hot, with crusty bread on the side.