CLAM CHOWDER FROM THE DRAKE HOTEL CHICAGO
This is by far the best Clam Chowder I have ever had! It is a very famous receipt that has wowed guests and diners at The Drake Hotel for many, many years!!! I sometimes use vegetable stock as opposed to fish.....
Provided by Ernani
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h
Yield 14 , 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To prepare stock, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 3-quart stockpot. Skim off foam. Add carrots, onion, celery and crushed peppercorns. Saute until vegetables soften. Stir in wine, fish stock and bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil. Scrub clams. Add to pot. Cover; simmer for about 10 minutes or until clams open.
- Remove clams from pot with a slotted spoon. Pull out meat from clams. Chop meat; set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Strain stock; set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare chowder: In another 3-quart stockpot, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add celery, onion and potato. Saute until vegetables soften. Stir in clam stock, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped clam meat. Cook over medium heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- In a separate saucepan, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Gradually stir in flour to form a light paste, or roux. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk roux into chowder. Let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cream.
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Amanda Bryant
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this chowder.
Betty Wurzauf
[email protected]I think this chowder would be better with a different type of bread.
Mulindwa Ryan
[email protected]This chowder is too thick for my liking.
Shipon Vai 001
[email protected]I found the clams to be a bit tough.
neil grunow
[email protected]This chowder is a bit bland for my taste.
arjun sunar
[email protected]I can't wait to make this chowder again!
Dan Herrick
[email protected]This chowder is so creamy and comforting.
Tanhaa Waqar Ali S Khaskheli
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this chowder.
Jasper Klotz
[email protected]This is the best clam chowder I've ever had!
Ahmad Reshad Azimi
[email protected]I made this chowder for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Bryant Bragg
[email protected]This chowder is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a chowder that is creamy, flavorful, and packed with clams.
Rachel Blanton
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a truly special dish.
mirza michu
[email protected]This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are so rich and satisfying.
Mangal Khan
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Olaoye Eyitayo
[email protected]This clam chowder is divine! The broth is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of smokiness from the bacon. The clams are plump and tender, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.