Clam Chowder With Root Vegetables And Thyme Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder With Root Vegetables And Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 large leek, white part only, thinly sliced; 1/2 small celery root, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/2 pound small fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, or more as needed; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish; 1 bay leaf; 24 littleneck clams; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large leek, white part only, thinly sliced
1/2 small celery root, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 pound small fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins
1 1/2 cups whole milk, or more as needed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
1 bay leaf
24 littleneck clams
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and fry until the fat is nearly rendered (it will continue to render as the vegetables cook).
2
Add the onion and leek and saute until softened, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the celery root and potatoes. Saute until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the milk, cream, stock, thyme and bay leaf. (If soup is too thick, add additional milk to thin). Bring to a boil. Add the clams. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the clams open, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Discard any unopened clam shells.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot garnished with fresh thyme leaves.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 1 large leek, white part only, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowder With Root Vegetables And Thyme 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 Chowder With Root Vegetables And Thyme

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