BRATTENS CLAM CHOWDER

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Simmer

Number Of Ingredients 12

2- 6 ½ oz. Canned Clams Chopped
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Cup Chopped Onion
2 Cups Cube Peeled Potatoes (about 3/4 inch)
¾ Cup Butter
¾ Cup Flour
1 Quart Half and Half
1 ½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Sugar
½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Bacon Grease
1 Bay leaf

Steps:

  • Drain and save juice from clams. In stock pot melt grease, add onions and celery, simmer about 5 minutes. Move simmered veggies to separate bowl, and add clam juice. In the stock pot place cube potatoes and add enough water to completely cover. Cook potatoes until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Add the onions and celery with the clam juice to pot reduce heat to low add bay leaf. In a medium sauce pan melt butter and add flour whisking until the mixture looks like bubbling wet sand. Add Half and Half to the rue. Stir until thickened and add to pot. Add sugar, salt, pepper. Simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve and enjoy with your favorite bread or crackers.

4SK GAMERS
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I'm not a fan of the celery in this recipe. I think it's a bit too overpowering.


Kyaw Soe Lwin777
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I'm allergic to clams, so I substituted shrimp in this recipe. It turned out great!


sharmaa official
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The chowder is so delicious and flavorful.


Gavin Rhyne
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The flavors are very well-balanced.


Diva
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I love the addition of bacon in this recipe. It gives the chowder a nice smoky flavor.


Marianne Paskiewicz
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable.


Rajendra Sunar
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Chris Ciarrai
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This is the best clam chowder recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the clams are cooked to perfection.


Lori Hinkle
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover clams.


Harman Toor
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This chowder is so creamy and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


prince indal
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I love that this recipe uses fresh clams. It makes such a difference in the flavor.


Matthew Bryce
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out great!


Allie
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I made this for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even those who don't usually like clam chowder.


Bhawana Singjali
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This clam chowder is the best I've ever had! The flavors are so rich and creamy, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again soon.