Pipi Soup Nz Clam Chowder Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Drain clams, reserve liquid. Combine calm juice and clam liquid.
• Brown onions, garlic, and celery in pan with the butter, saute for 8 minutes or until tender. Add clam juice mixture, potatoes, and next 4 ingredients (up to and including bay leaf), bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Combine milk and cornstarch stirring with a whisk until smooth, add to pan. Stir in clams and half and half. Cook for 5 minutes and discard bay leaf.