NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER FROM THE DAUGHTER OF A NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS GAL
This is the type of soup that you might need to add a little water to as it cooks if the clams don't give off enough liquid. Make sure to wash your clams well, as one taste of grit ruins a whole bowl of soup! Serve with lots of bread for sopping up every bit!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the base of the soup: In a large saute pan or wide shallow pan, melt the butter. Add the leeks, celery, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and cook until tender and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the clam juice and chopped clams. Simmer until tender. Keep warm.
- Cook the potatoes: Meanwhile, in another pot, combine the cream, half-and-half, diced potatoes and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in a splash each of Worcestershire and hot sauce.
- Cook the clams: Place a large pot on the stove, heat 1 cup water and add the clams in their shells. Cook until they pop open. Put the clams in a colander. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid.
- Finish the soup: Add the reserved cooking liquid from the clams to the leek mixture. Stir to blend. Taste for seasoning. Combine with the potato mixture. Add the clams in their shells and the dill. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning.
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Eva Munoz
[email protected]I've made this clam chowder several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Jacoris Thomas
[email protected]This clam chowder is easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's made with fresh clams. It makes such a difference in the flavor.
Mcoy
[email protected]I made this clam chowder for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the fresh thyme. It gave the chowder a really nice flavor.
Md Arif Mia
[email protected]This clam chowder is the best I've ever had. I've tried many different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the clams are tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Samar Shahzad
[email protected]I made this clam chowder for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper recipe.
Inzimam Arif
[email protected]This clam chowder is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the potatoes and corn. It makes it a really hearty and satisfying meal.
Christopher McCormick
[email protected]I've made this clam chowder several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Akosua Papabi
[email protected]This clam chowder is easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's made with fresh clams. It makes such a difference in the flavor.
Chcjc Fif
[email protected]I made this clam chowder for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the fresh thyme. It gave the chowder a really nice flavor.
Clement Mafwimbo
[email protected]This clam chowder is the best I've ever had! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the clams are tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again and again.