Ingredients

How to make it

  • Scrub clams and place in a large covered pot with the wine.
  • Steam 15 minutes or until the shells just open then shuck and grind with food processor.
  • Strain cooking liquid through damp cheesecloth to make 2 quarts.
  • If you don't have 2 quarts add fish stock to make up difference.
  • Reserve ground clams and liquid separately.
  • Finely chop three of the leeks then cut remaining three leeks into strips and reserve for garnish.
  • Finely chop onion and celery then finely dice salt pork and bacon.
  • Fry salt pork and bacon in a large pot over medium heat to render the fat.
  • Remove the cracklings with a slotted spoon then discard all but 6 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Add chopped leeks, onion and celery to pot and gently cook for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook over low heat 4 minutes.
  • Whisk in reserved liquid and cheesecloth bag and gradually bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes and simmer 10 minutes then stir in cream, clams, cracklings, salt and peppers.
  • Just before serving heat oil to 375 and fry leek strips for 1 minute until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  • Ladle chowder into bowls then place a pat of butter in each bowl and garnish with fried leeks.

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    " It was excellent "
    notyourmomma ate it and said...
    You can't go wrong with leeks, this is wonderful. Way better than Manhattan.
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  • jlv1023 15 years ago
    Love clam chowder and the white is the only one, forget Manhattan chowder,

    Will be making this one, sounds perfect and winter is coming
    janet
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    " It was excellent "
    trigger ate it and said...
    I love Quahogs for clam chowder
    Five forks
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    " It was excellent "
    tuilelaith ate it and said...
    I have never made a clam chowder, though I love to eat it, I think this sounds like a great recipe for my frist try!!!! Thanks for the great post.. My question may seem silly but where do I get fish broth or how do I make it, I prefer to make but any way will work.
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