Recipe: Clam Chowder

Classic New England style clam chowder 

Clam Chowder Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/4 tsp. chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup clams (in juice)
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

 Clam Chowder Directions:

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large soup pot.


2. Add onion, celery, leeks, and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.


3. Remove from heat. Stir in flour. Mix well.


4. Add milk. Whisk it like you really mean it!


5. Set a colander over soup pot. Pour clams into the colander allowing the juice to drain into the pot. When completely strained, set clams aside.


6. Return pot to heat (med-high heat) and slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly.


7. Add potatoes and seasonings. Reduce heat to low.


8. Let simmer for 10 minutes.


9. Add clams and let simmer an additional 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.


10. Stir in heavy cream. Let simmer another minute or two.


11. Serve in hot sourdough bread bowls or in your favorite cup or bowl.


12. Enjoy!