THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER
This is a basic New England clam chowder, though with leeks used in place of the traditional onions, and a splash of wine to add a floral note. Also: thyme. Very continental! It is shockingly delicious and deserves its title as best. Bacon will add a smoky note to the stew. If you use it, it may be worth it to go the whole distance and get expensive double-smoked bacon instead of the standard supermarket fare. The salt pork, which is not smoked, will take the meal in the opposite direction, emphasizing the pure flavor of the clams.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the clams in a large, heavy Dutch oven, add about 4 cups water, then set over medium-high heat. Cover, and cook until clams have opened, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. (Clams that fail to open after 15 to 20 minutes should be discarded.) Strain clam broth through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or doubled-up paper towels, and set aside. Remove clams from shells, and set aside as well.
- Rinse out the pot, and return it to the stove. Add butter, and turn heat to medium-low. Add bacon or salt pork, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pork has started to brown, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove pork from fat, and set aside.
- Add the leeks to the fat, and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in potatoes and wine, and continue cooking until wine has evaporated and the potatoes have just started to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Add enough clam broth to just cover the potatoes, approximately 3 cups, reserving the rest for another use. Add the thyme and the bay leaf.
- Partly cover the pot, and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the clams into bits about the size of the bacon dice.
- When potatoes are tender, add cream and stir in chopped clams and reserved bacon. Add black pepper to taste. Let come to a simmer, and remove from heat. (Do not let chowder come to a full boil.) Fish out the thyme and the bay leaf, and discard.
- The chowder should be allowed to sit for a while to cure. Reheat it to a bare simmer before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Beefman-2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil. Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
MY VERY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
My husband and I worked on this recipe for years before it came to this and it is wonderful. He doesn't like me to share it with anyone, but I know you won't tell!
Provided by HeidiSue
Categories Chowders
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onions in a little oil until soft (7-8 minutes).
- Add the potatoes to the onions and continue to saute a few minutes more and set mixture aside.
- In a med-large size pot melt the butter over medium heat add the flour and mix well- but be sure not to burn.
- Add bottled clam juice and the juice from the canned clams (set the clams aside).
- Add the wine and clam base and mix well.
- Add the potato and onion mixture and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and bring it to a soft consistent boil.
- Boil for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft checking them frequently as to not over cook.
- Add heavy whipping cream and clams and reheat.
- Add salt& pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 926.1, Fat 59.1, SaturatedFat 35.1, Cholesterol 311.1, Sodium 585.1, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 49.8
THE BEST DAMN CLAM CHOWDER EVER
If you like a thick clam chowder, this recipe is not for you. However, if you like a brothy clam chowder, where you can really taste the clams, this one is for you.
Provided by dawnie2u
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
- Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
- (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).
MY BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
My husband and I love soups and chowders. This is one of my husband's favorites. Originally from a magazine clipping, I've "futzed" around with it until it suits our tastes. It makes one Dutch oven full and the servings depend on how much you eat. I usually eat one bowl and my husband finishes off the rest. (He loves it!) Start to finish it takes less than an hour to make.
Provided by anni703
Categories Chowders
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cover salt pork with water and bring to boil over med-hi heat. Cook 5 minutes.
- With slotted spoon, transfer pork to dutch oven and cook over med-hi heat until crisp. Remove and discard pork and all but a little bit of the drippings.
- Add butter and when melted, add the onions and saute until golden.
- Stir in flour and cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the pepper and thyme. Add potatoes, 1/2 & 1/2 and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Be careful and watch that it doesn't cook above a simmer or very long!).
- Add clams, clam juice, parsley; simmer another 5 min.; stirring occasionally.
- Add lemon juice and pepper sauce and salt to taste. Serve with oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046.9, Fat 65.6, SaturatedFat 33.4, Cholesterol 237, Sodium 908.4, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 50.1
BEST CLAM CHOWDER
I serve this cheesy chowder every Christmas or New Year's. Throughout the year, I substitute the potatoes and clams with broccoli and find that even the grandchildren enjoy the taste. -Joy Schuster Glentana, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and cold water until smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add clams and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in milk; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
DISNEYLAND'S CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE
If you have tried Disneyland's Clam Chowder, then you know just how amazing it is. With this recipe, you can have it whenever you want!
Provided by Kristen Hills
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the flour to make a roux. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, then set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the potatoes, onion, peppers and celery over medium heat until the potatoes are just barely tender, about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
- Add the heavy cream, clam juice, clams, thyme, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and roux. Whisk well to blend in the roux.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more seasoning to taste.
- Serve with a side of sourdough bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 722 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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