Ingredients

How to make it

  • In a large pot, sweat the garlic for 2 to 3 minutes in butter and olive oil
  • Add onion, celery, and spices. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add flour slowly to make a roux. stirring constantly for 5 minutes... don't brown the roux here.
  • Slowy add clam juice, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Bring to a Simmer for 10 minutes Note: The soup will be very thick at this point.... be careful not to burn.
  • Add potatoes, cook until tender.
  • Add cream and clam, bring to a soft boil.
  • Remove heat... season to taste..... Enjoy...mmmmmmmmmmm

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    " It was excellent "
    dragonwings647 ate it and said...
    Looks like a great recipe. Love clam chowder but I know for sure I won't be able to get fresh but will try this for sure anyway. Guess I probably wouldn't know the difference anyway would I? Since I have never had fresh. Wish I could, love seafood. Thanks for a great post, know I'll love it.
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    " It was excellent "
    mamalou ate it and said...
    No problem getting these clams in New England...going for it! Thanks~
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  • crainny 16 years ago
    Nice post! I will definitely give it a try. Fresh clams rule!
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  • wolfpackjack 16 years ago
    whoops
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    " It was excellent "
    kochhexe ate it and said...
    i'll definitely not be able to get the right clams - here, in the middle of germany. but the ones i can get will serve me well. I JUST ADORE CLAM CHOWDER! thank you for a great post!
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    " It was excellent "
    lunasea ate it and said...
    I'm going to see if I can locate the right clams, but I definitely want to try this. It sounds out of this world good. Thank you and I'll let you know what I think.

    And the intro to this recipe is very cute...hehehe. =)
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  • michellem 16 years ago
    This looks yummy!
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  • jenniferbyrdez 16 years ago
    This works. Very nice recipe.
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  • wolfpackjack 16 years ago
    Thank you for the nice rating. I have several easier clam chowder recipes, but this is far and away my favorite. Glad you like it... dj
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    " It was excellent "
    auntiekahala ate it and said...
    This was great. I used more clams but other than that, I followed this wfw. Great Post!!
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