Chuck's Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Chuck's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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:; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, not ground; 1 1/2 pounds potatoes diced, skin left on; 9 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 quart light cream (half&half); 1 quart clams coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup sherry; 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

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:
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, not ground
1 1/2 pounds potatoes diced, skin left on
9 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
1 quart light cream (half&half)
1 quart clams coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped, for garnish

1
Saute celery and onions in 2 tablespoons of butter for 10 minutes until opaque.
2
Add to chicken stock.
3
Add the juice only from the clams reserving the meat.
4
Bring to a heavy simmer and add pepper and thyme.
5
Add the potatoes with skin on and simmer until cooked but still firm.
6
While the potatoes are cooking in the soup, warm the milk.
7
Make a roux with the butter and flour and when cooked, add to the milk off heat.
8
Stir and return to the heat and stir until thickened.
9
Set aside.
10
When the potatoes are just tender, add the clam meat, cook for 2 minutes then add the milk sauce.
11
Simmer for 8 minutes then add the sherry.
12
Simmer for 2 minutes more, garnish with parsley and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 each celery stalks cut lengthwise, 2 medium onions peeled and chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 quart chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chuck's Clam 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.

Chuck's Clam Chowder

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