EXTRA CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER
I have lived in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts and eaten clam chowder in both states. MA likes their chowder thick and white. RI likes theirs thin and without milk or cream. I like both ways but I really like it best extra creamy. So does my grandson Victor. He loves my Extra Creamy Clam Chowder.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Chowders
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. (20 cockles, or 2-1/2 dozen cherrystone clams, scrubbed & steamed in 2 cups of water. Reserve juice & strain. Discard any clams that do not open. Clean & chop meat.)
- 2. Cook bacon over low heat, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add butter to fat remaining in pan. Add flour. Cook & stir until roux becomes a light yellow color - approximately 10 minutes. Add chopped onion and celery. Cook until onion is transparent (approx. 10 minutes). Add seasonings & cook for 2 minutes before adding potatoes and clam juice.
- 3. Cook stirring often until potatoes are al dente' (approx. 12-15 minutes). Mixture will be very thick! Add milk and cream. Cook until potatoes are completely cooked through & soup is smooth & thick. Do not let boil. Add clams & heat for 5 more minutes. Check for seasonings. Garnish with parsley, & serve with oyster crackers.
- 4. Three cans of chopped clams and 2 extra bottles of clam juice may be substituted for the fresh clams. If I am in a hurry I often par boil the cubed potatoes before adding them to the chowder, just drain and add.
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Olaniyi Adekunle
olaniyi.a34@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new clam chowder recipes. This one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!
Dulal Roy
roy.dulal@hotmail.frThis chowder is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Sharon Fowler
fowler_s56@aol.comI love the addition of corn to this chowder. It gives it a sweet flavor that I really enjoy.
abdullah hero
h-abdullah@hotmail.frThis chowder is a classic. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.
Shuvo Hossen
h-s@yahoo.comI'm excited to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
Lutfa Rahman
lr@gmail.comCan I make this chowder in a slow cooker?
Naruwadda Brilliant
b41@hotmail.co.ukI'm allergic to clams. Is there a substitute I can use?
Ferdowsy islam sumaiya Sumaiya
f.sumaiya@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Addjjg Gxxic
a-gxxic83@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and my chowder turned out bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Harp850
harp850@hotmail.comThis chowder is a bit too creamy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less cream next time.
Akhas Islam
i49@gmail.comI love this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Ruby O'Dowd
ruby-o@yahoo.comThis was the best clam chowder I've ever had. The flavors were perfect and the texture was creamy and smooth.
Evans Manso
emanso@gmail.comThis chowder was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a keeper!
Kwazi Mihle
kwazi.m68@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD Shamim Khan
m-khan67@yahoo.comThis chowder is the creamiest, most delicious chowder I've ever had. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.