In search of a warm and comforting meal that harmonizes the flavors of the ocean and forest? Look no further than this delectable Clam and Mushroom Chowder. This classic soup combines tender clams, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. As you dive into this chowder, you'll encounter a medley of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. The briny sweetness of the clams perfectly complements the savory richness of the mushrooms, while the vegetables add a touch of sweetness and crunch. Served with a crusty bread or crackers, this chowder is sure to warm your soul on a chilly day. Additionally, the recipe offers variations for those who prefer a vegetarian or gluten-free version, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful chowder.
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CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE
Clam chowder is one of my all-time favorite comfort soups. Luckily it's very easy to make. This recipe is a keeper. I can confidently say this New England Style Clam Chowder rivals my favorite restaurant version! P.S. this recipe has a much lower fat content. This lighter clam chowder only has 1 cup of cream for the entire pot but maintains it's super creamy appeal and has incredible satisfying flavor.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven, Saute chopped bacon over med/high heat until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. You should have about 3-4 Tbsp bacon fat in the pot; remove extra fat if you wish, but I left it in ;).
- In the same pot with bacon fat add in 2 sliced carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), 1 small onion (finely diced) and saute over med/high until soft and golden (7-8 min). Sprinkle with 4 Tbsp flour and stir to combine. Sautee another minute.
- Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp tabasco, 2 cans chopped clams with juice, 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp pepper, and about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Bring to a light boil.
- Add 1 1/2 lbs cubed potatoes, 1 cup heavy cream and 2 cups milk. Stir to combine, cover and lightly boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally (17-20 mins). It will thicken as it cools. If it's too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
- To serve, garnish with your browned bacon, finely chopped cilantro (cilantro takes it to the next level) and serve with crackers or crusty bread.
RICH & CREAMY MUSHROOM "CLAM" CHOWDER
Button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms are the "clams" in this vegan clam chowder recipe. This soup is velvety-thick, hearty, and so full of flavor you'll never miss the seafood.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Set a large saucepan or medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add dried thyme (if using fresh, wait until you add the broth to add the fresh thyme), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle in the vegetable broth, stirring to lift the brown bits. Add the potatoes, mushrooms, and if using fresh thyme, add it now. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat and remove the lid. Let cool a bit. If you used fresh thyme, remove the stems. Remove 4 cups of soup from the pot (I ladle it into a large 4-cup liquid measuring cup). Pour the 4 cups of soup into the pitcher of a blender (or you can puree it with an immersion blender).
- Return pureed soup to the pot and stir to combine. Add soymilk. Return to a simmer. Stir in red wine vinegar. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley, oyster crackers, and/or sliced button mushrooms if desired.
SCALLOP AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER
Steps:
- In medium pot, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dredge scallops in flour. Shake off excess and saute in butter for 3 minutes, or until opaque and starting to color. Use a slotted spoon to remove scallops from pan and set aside.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in pan. Saute mushrooms and celery for 5 minutes.
- Stir in wine, potato soup, clam juice and seafood seasoning. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in scallops with any accumulated juice and simmer for 3 minutes.
NEW ENGLAND RAZOR CLAM CHOWDER
Thick New England clam chowder using razor clams. My family likes to harvest razor clams on the Washington coast. We clean and freeze our clams. You might be able to use canned clams. My husband like thick clam chowder. If you do not want it as thick omit flour, and/or use milk instead of cream. Serve with bread and salad.
Provided by Candia Mathieson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel, reserving drippings in the pot.
- Cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in the hot bacon drippings until onions are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into the potato mixture; cook together for about 1 minute. Add evaporated milk, heavy cream, liquid from clams, and bay leaf to the potato mixture; stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add clams to the soup; cook until the clams are hot, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle bacon atop the soup. Season with salt and pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 574 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
CLAM CHOWDER
-Rosemary Peterson, Archie, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain clams, reserving liquid; set the clams aside. , In a large kettle, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, butter, water and reserved clam juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the milk, soup, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Stir in clams.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HEALTHY CLAM CHOWDER
"I make this chowder for our annual Souper Bowl luncheon at work, and everybody loves it!" comments Chris Sheetz of Olmsted Falls, Ohio. "I've slimmed it down by using both reduced-fat margarine and mushroom soup." Tender chunks of red potatoes add color and texture to her thick chowder.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute the mushrooms, celery and onion in margarine until tender. In a bowl, whisk the soup, clam juice and wine or broth; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add clams; cover and simmer for 5-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Provided by PIONEERGIRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- Prep Work: Before you start cooking, make sure to prep all your ingredients. This includes chopping the vegetables, measuring out the spices, and preparing the clams.
- Choosing Clams: Fresh clams are essential for making a flavorful chowder. Look for clams that have tightly closed shells and no cracks or damage.
- Cooking the Clams: Clams can be cooked in a variety of ways, but steaming is the most common method. To steam the clams, place them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Cover the pot and steam the clams for 5-7 minutes, or until they open.
- Making the Chowder Base: The chowder base is made with a combination of butter, flour, and milk. To make the base, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Adding the Vegetables: Once the chowder base is simmering, add the vegetables. The most common vegetables used in clam and mushroom chowder are potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. Cook the vegetables until they are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Adding the Clams: Once the vegetables are tender, add the cooked clams to the chowder. Bring the chowder back to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the clams are heated through.
- Serving the Chowder: Clam and mushroom chowder is typically served hot, with a side of crackers or bread. You can also garnish the chowder with fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill.
Conclusion:
Clam and mushroom chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a delicious clam and mushroom chowder that will be enjoyed by the whole family.
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