Bay Scallop Chowder Recipe

Name: Bay Scallop Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 ounces thickly sliced smoked bacon, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 6 cups bottled clam broth; 6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; Bouquet garni made with 2 bay leaves, 5 fresh parsley sprigs, 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 8 black peppercorns, wrapped in cheesecloth; 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 large leeks, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick; 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops, membranes removed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces thickly sliced smoked bacon, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 cups bottled clam broth
6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
Bouquet garni made with 2 bay leaves, 5 fresh parsley sprigs, 3 fresh thyme sprigs and 8 black peppercorns, wrapped in cheesecloth
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large leeks, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
1 1/2 pounds bay scallops, membranes removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives

1
Melt the butter in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2
Add the clam broth, chicken stock and bouquet garni to the casserole and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to moderately high heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. (The recipe can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Bring to a boil before proceeding.)
3
Add the diced potatoes to teh soup and cook over moderately high heat until just tender, about 10 minutes. Discard the bouquet garni.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the heavy cream with the cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in the remaining 2 cups cream, then whisk the mixture into the soup. Bring the soup to a boil over moderately high heat. Add the leeks and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. (The chowder can stand at room temperature for up to 3 hours. Rewarm before finishing.)
5
Stir the scallops into the chowder and cook over moderate heat just until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes; don't let the soup boil. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the chowder into a tureen or individual bowls. Garnish with the chopped chives and serve at once.

1436

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 ounces thickly sliced smoked bacon, finely chopped, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Bay Scallop Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bay Scallop Chowder

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