RHODE ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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Unlike cream- or tomato-based chowders, the Rhode Island version has a clear broth to showcase the briny best in the clams.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds large clams in the shell, preferably chowder or quahog, scrubbed
3 slices bacon, for serving
2 tablespoons bacon fat or extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (1 medium onion)
3/4 cup thinly sliced leek, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed well (about 1 leek)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, preferably fingerlings, cut into chunks
Coarse salt (optional)
Fresh basil leaves, torn (from a few sprigs), for serving

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add clams, cover, and cook just until they open, about 5 minutes (start checking after 4 minutes and discard any chowder clams that have not opened after 6 minutes and quahogs after 7 minutes). Remove clams, and pour broth through a fine sieve into a bowl; reserve 5 cups. Remove clams from shells; roughly chop clams.
  • Cook bacon in a medium pot over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add bacon fat or oil to fat in pot, and reduce heat to medium. Add onion and leek, and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add wine, and bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add potatoes and reserved clam broth. Bring to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender. Stir in clams, and season with salt. Serve immediately with crumbled bacon and basil.

Yb Champ
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Ajmir ali
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This chowder is a must-try! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Jozanne van Staden
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were tender.


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


Waqas Rajpoot
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This chowder is a winner! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings, and it's always a hit.


Samiir Adan
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I've never made clam chowder before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and my family loved it.


Muna Cali
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This chowder is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of bacon and corn. It's the perfect comfort food.


Arlene Morin
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I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lucaboii101 Gaming
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chowder was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were cooked perfectly.


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


Kayne Piercy
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This is my new go-to clam chowder recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned clams, depending on what I have on hand.


Jada Joseph
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I was skeptical about making clam chowder at home, but this recipe proved me wrong! It was so easy to make and turned out delicious. The clams were plump and flavorful, and the broth was creamy and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.


SL YAKA Gaming
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This chowder was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was easy to make and had a great flavor.


Md Oyized
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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 tender and perfectly cooked. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


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