Chuck's Clam Chowder
Yield
6 servingsPrep
30 minCook
45 minReady
1 hrsTrans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | each |
celery stalks
cut lengthwise |
|
| 2 | medium |
onions
peeled and chopped |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| 1 | quart |
chicken broth
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground, add to: |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
thyme
leaves, not ground |
*
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
potatoes
diced, skin left on |
|
| 9 | tablespoons |
butter
|
|
| ½ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | quart |
light cream (half&half)
|
*
|
| 1 | quart |
clams
coarsely chopped |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
sherry
|
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
parsley leaves
chopped, for garnish |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | each |
celery stalks
cut lengthwise |
|
| 2 | medium |
onions
peeled and chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 0.9 | l |
chicken broth
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
ground, add to: |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
thyme
leaves, not ground |
*
|
| 680.4 | g |
potatoes
diced, skin left on |
|
| 135 | ml |
butter
|
|
| 118 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 0.9 | l |
light cream (half&half)
|
*
|
| 0.9 | l |
clams
coarsely chopped |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
sherry
|
*
|
| 59 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped, for garnish |
|
Directions
Sauté celery and onions in 2 tablespoons of butter for 10 minutes until opaque.
Add to chicken stock.
Add the juice only from the clams reserving the meat.
Bring to a heavy simmer and add pepper and thyme.
Add the potatoes with skin on and simmer until cooked but still firm.
While the potatoes are cooking in the soup, warm the milk.
Make a roux with the butter and flour and when cooked, add to the milk off heat.
Stir and return to the heat and stir until thickened.
Set aside. When the potatoes are just tender, add the clam meat, cook for 2 minutes then add the milk sauce.
Simmer for 8 minutes then add the sherry.
Simmer for 2 minutes more, garnish with parsley and serve.
