Memorial Day Recipes

Clam Chowder

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Clam Chowder

Rating:

(1 vote) 3 1

Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy

Shared by tracyavina,
Cobb, CA

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/4 C. butter
  • 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • 3 8-oz. jars clam juice
  • 1 qt. half-and-half cream
  • 4 C. minced clams
  • ground white pepper, to taste

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Season with pepper and serve.

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Reviews (1)

  • THIS RECIPE COULDN'T BE MORE PERFECT, HOWEVER I DO LIKE TO TWEAK MINE A LITTLE MORE.
    LESS THAN 1/3 CUP OF FINLY GRATED CARROT.
    1/3 CUP OF SWEET BELL PEPPER. ( COLOR NOT IMPORTANT ).
    DON'T FORGET TO ADD 1 TBS. OF SUGAR
    AND A LITTLE MORE CELERY AND ADD THE LEAVES TOO.
    THIS HAS MADE ME HUNGRY, WHERE AS I WASN'T JUST B/4 I LOOKED AT THIS RECIPE. MUST MAKE THIS IN A DAY OR TWO...............MOST OF MY ADDITIONS ARE FOR COLOR, AND IT STILL KEEPS IT'S "CLAMMY" TASTE... THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE NOTE BY SOMEONE ELSE.

    Flag as inappropriate Woodkitten  |  May 12, 2010

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