Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect clam chowder, inspired by the iconic flavors of Skipper's and Ivar's, two legendary seafood restaurants from the Pacific Northwest. Discover the secrets behind their rich, creamy chowders, brimming with tender clams, succulent vegetables, and a symphony of herbs and spices.
As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll encounter a diverse selection of clam chowder recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. From the traditional New England-style chowder, known for its milky broth and generous helping of potatoes, to the Manhattan-style chowder, characterized by its vibrant tomato-based broth, our collection caters to every palate.
Whether you prefer a chowder brimming with hearty clams, or one bursting with a medley of vegetables, our recipes have you covered. Learn how to select the freshest clams, master the art of preparing the perfect roux, and create a flavorful broth that will transport you to the rugged coastlines of the Pacific Northwest.
Along the way, you'll uncover invaluable tips and techniques for achieving a chowder that's smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor. Discover the secrets behind perfectly cooked clams, the ideal ratio of broth to solids, and the finishing touches that elevate your chowder from ordinary to extraordinary.
So, prepare to immerse yourself in the world of clam chowder, where the briny sweetness of clams harmonizes with a symphony of flavors. Let our recipes guide you in creating a chowder that will warm your soul and leave you craving more.
COPYCAT SKIPPERS CLAM CHOWDER
Make and share this Copycat Skippers Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sferle
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- NOTE: Prepare ingredients before starting! Experienced, or quick, cooks can ignore this advice. I'm neither experienced nor quick. If I don't prepare the ingredients before starting the chowder, it's a disaster.
- Bring the bottled clam juice and potatoes to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender (about ten minutes). Remove from heat.
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown (about 8-10 minutes). Add onions, celery, garlic, and bay leaf. Sautà until vegetables soften, about six minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook two minutes. Do not allow flour to brown.
- Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams. Add potato mixture, calms, half-and-half, hickory smoke salt, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer chowder to blend flavors, stirring frequently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chowder can be served after as few as ten minutes of simmering, or it can sit on the stove contentedly for hours.
IVAR'S CLAM CHOWDER
I've had this recipe for three years. If I remember right the person who gave it to me said it came from a newspaper article from Seattle Washington. I love this recipe. Just be careful not to make this when you're really tired. Worst cooking disaster was misreading 1/2 tea sugar for 1/2 cup. Talk about yuck! Cooking and prep time is just a guess. It's been a good year since I made this last.
Provided by LisaA
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 1 pot
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, drain the juice from the clams; set the clams aside.
- Combine clam juice with the onions, celery and potatoes.
- Add enough water to barely cover and simmer, covered, over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add flour and stir in to the butter.
- Slowly whisk in the warm half-and-half.
- Cook and whisk until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
- If you want a thinner chowder, add 1/2 to 3/4 cup water or clam broth.
- Add the vegetables with their cooking liquid, clams, salt, pepper and sugar to the pan.
- Stir well and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3662.9, Fat 256.8, SaturatedFat 158.2, Cholesterol 908.4, Sodium 4457.6, Carbohydrate 207.5, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 15, Protein 137.6
EAST HAMPTON CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of the butter in a large heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the clam juice, bring to a boil, and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a small pot, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour. Cook over very low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in a cup of the hot broth and then pour this mixture back into the cooked vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes until the broth is thickened.
- Add the milk and clams and heat gently for a few minutes to cook the clams. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.
IVARS CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE (SO GOOD!)
Warm yourself up with this deliciously creamy Ivar's Clam Chowder!
Provided by Alex
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the bacon until browned in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, until cooked, but not crispy. Drain the juice from the clams into a separate bowl, and set the clams aside (you will need the clam juice for the next step). In the same pot that you browned your bacon, stir in the onion, celery, and potato, and add the reserved juice from the clams. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables (as shown in picture above), set the pan over high heat, and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to med low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are fork-tender. Next, melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Whisk in the warm half-and-half, and continue whisking and cooking for about 5 minutes over medium low heat until the flour is cooked, and mixture is thickening and smooth (note - you can substitute milk here, but will lose some of the richness of this recipe). Once you have the half and half base down add all of the cooked vegetables AND their cooking liquids to the base. Add the clams you set aside. Lastly, season with salt, and pepper and parsley.
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Quick & Easy Lunch Clam Fall Winter Family Reunion Potluck
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain the clam juice from the minced clams and combine with enough bottled juice to equal 3 cups of liquid.
- Cook the bacon slowly in a soup pot over medium heat until lightly crisp, about 8 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2-3 minutes.
- Whisk in the clam juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid should be the consistency of heavy cream. If it is too thick, add more clam juice to adjust the consistency. Add the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
- Add the potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the clams and cream in saucepan and simmer together until the clams are cooked, about 5-8 minutes.
- When the potatoes are tender, add the clams and cream to the soup base. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the sherry. Season to taste with salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve in bowls with the crackers on the side.
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:
- Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor. Some good vegetables to use include potatoes, celery, onions, carrots, and corn.
- Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for clam juice that is made from fresh clams and that doesn't have any added salt.
- Season your chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a dash of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Serve your chowder hot. Clam chowder is best served hot, so be sure to reheat it before serving if you're making it ahead of time.
Conclusion:
Clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover clams. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious clam chowder that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give clam chowder a try.
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