AWESOME CLAM CHOWDER

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This came about after a long search through many recipes. Is good eating the first day, but refrigerating overnight is what makes it awesome. When I served to for the group at my son's work, they ate it up. A couple of the guys said they didn't like clam chowder, but this was good.

Provided by Sandy in Dayton

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, drained and liquid reserved (I used a mix of minced and whole baby clams)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or any light tasting oil)
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 1/2 cups minced onions
1 1/2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup fresh corn
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half cream
3 cups chicken stock
1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp, drained
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, I know it sounds weird but it really adds a spark
2 1/4 teaspoons salt, I like use sea salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Sauté celery, onions, and carrots (if using fresh corn add it now) and in oil in a large skillet until softened.
  • Add potatoes, frozen corn, bottles of clam juice, plus enough drained liquid from canned clams to cover vegetables*, and cook over medium heat until tender. *If not enough liquid add only enough water until vegetables are covered.
  • After about 10 - 15 minutes, when vegetables are almost tender, melt the butter in a large heavy soup pot over medium heat.
  • Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth and fully cooked.
  • Whisk in half & half and chicken stock, stir constantly until thick and smooth.
  • Stir in vegetables, cooking liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Stir in clams and shrimp - If they cook too much they get tough - do not allow it to boil. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar.
  • At this point I took it off the heat and let it cool down enough to put into the fridge covered as I was serving it the next day.
  • A couple of hours before serving I just put it into the crock from one of my slow cookers, put the lid on, then put it into the microwave at 10 minutes at 50% power to get it started and then into the slow cooker on slow.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 103.9, Sodium 870.7, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.1

Raheem Arif
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best clam chowder I've ever had.


Victor Du magaz
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This is the best clam chowder recipe I've found online. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Vilia Francois
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I love this clam chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked to perfection.


Creativities video’s
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I've made this clam chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Johan Hernandez
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This is the best clam chowder recipe ever! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Phiwe Mtyhobile
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This clam chowder is delicious! I love the creamy broth and the tender clams.


Md Ibrahim Toyube
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best clam chowder I've ever had.


Blinky blink
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This clam chowder is a must-try! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


MUSADDIQ GROUP
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I love this clam chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked to perfection.


Gregory Guldensupp
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This is the best clam chowder recipe I've found online. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Anita Baker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the clam chowder turned out perfectly. It's the best clam chowder I've ever had!


LUBYAYI JAMES
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This clam chowder is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


MR Minar
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I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and creamy, and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Somanga Moni
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This recipe is a keeper! The clam chowder turned out so delicious, and it was so easy to make.


Omer khan
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I made this clam chowder for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


NEELU PEELU
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This clam chowder is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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