New England Clam Chowder
From shandy 13 years ago
- 45 to make
- Serves 6
New England clam chowder is versatile and always changing for what is the "right" recipe. I think any chowder comes down to personal taste. This recipe is a favorite for my family. Chowders are meant to be rich and creamy. Read more We spend the expense on seafood, why skimp on flavor? Add the half-and-half instead of lowfat milk. Otherwise this chowder will be missing a key element. I also use oyster crackers because this is just what we do =). BTW, clam chowder is better the second day. Flavors have had time to mingle! See less
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 quarts half-and-half (6 cups) shopping list
- 1 quart clam juice (4 cups) . . . seafood markets usually carry larger cans . . . shopping list
- 1 1/2 t. garlic powder shopping list
- salt and ground white pepper to taste shopping list
- 1/4 c. plus 2 Tablespoons butter shopping list
- 1/4 c. flour shopping list
- 1 1/2 c. chopped celery shopping list
- 2 large peeled, boiled potatoes, cubed shopping list
- 16 ounces chopped, cooked clams shopping list
- 1 T. sherry shopping list
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) shopping list
- oyster crackers (optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Saute the celery over medium heat in the 2 Tablespoons of butter until soft, about 6 or 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Combine the half-and-half, clam juice, and garlic powder in a large saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Over medium-low heat, slowly bring the mixture to a boil, being careful that the half-and-half does not scald.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Slowly add the flour, blending with a wire whisk to a paste-like consistency to make a roux. Add the roux to the slowly boiling pot of half-and-half mixture, adding a little bit at a time. As the soup begins to thicken, add the celery and the cooked potatoes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the clams and sherry. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with some chopped parsley on top and oyster crackers.
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Oh I can smell and taste it now - can't wait to try your recipe Shandy.
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