Clam and Potato Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam and Potato Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: white wine or olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; ½ cup diced celery; 1 diced carrot; 2 cups diced and peeled potatoes; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup skim milk; 1 tablespoon flour; ½ cup instant potato flakes; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams with juice (do not drain); ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (to taste); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

white wine or olive oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 diced carrot
2 cups diced and peeled potatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried thyme (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 bay leaf
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup instant potato flakes
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams with juice (do not drain)
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (to taste)
salt and pepper

1
I like the veggies for this to be very finely chopped, almost pureed, so I ran the onion, celery and carrot through my food processor first.
2
You can do this if you wish, or else skip this step and use the diced vegetables.
3
In a large nonstick saucepan, heat a bit of wine or oil over medium heat.
4
I prefer wine for this.
5
Add onion, celery and carrot; stir and cook until onion is tender (about 5 minutes).
6
Add potatoes, water, thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
7
Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, until potato is softened.
8
Whisk milk, flour and potato flakes together in a bowl.
9
Add milk mixture, the clams with their juice, and the Liquid Smoke to the saucepan.
10
Stir and simmer for 2-4 minutes, until soup begins to thicken.
11
Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.

191

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* 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: white wine or olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, ½ cup diced celery, 1 diced carrot, and more.

Yes, Clam and Potato 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.

Clam and Potato Chowder

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