Clam Chowder (The Simple Way!) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a great tasting chowder! Even the inexperienced cook can make this with good results. Well worth trying! Ingredients:
6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces) |
2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled) |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
2 cups chicken broth |
1 cup fresh frozen corn |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup light cream (half and half) |
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams (drained) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley (optional) |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon seafood seasoning (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sauté bacon and onion until tender (drain excess fat).
2. Combine broth and potatoes in a pot along with bacon and onion.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
4. Add more broth (or water) if mixture cooks down too far.
5. About 5 minutes before potatoes are done, add corn.
6. Melt butter and add add flour to make a roux.
7. Whisk in half and half, salt and pepper into roux.
8. Add this mixture to the pot of potatoes and corn along with the baby clams.
9. Cook additional 2 minutes.
10. OPTIONALS: Garnish servings with chopped parsley and cayenne or seasoning.
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