Ex's Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Ex's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 3 dozen fresh steamed clams (or more I use 6 dozen); 1 quart potato, boiled cubed and boiled; 4 slices bacon, fried and chopped with pan drippings; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup sherry wine; 1 cup Chardonnay wine; 1 quart clam broth; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 quart water; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon thyme; 2 ounces parsley; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash hot sauce; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 6 teaspoons flour; 1 quart heavy cream

Servings: persons

3 dozen fresh steamed clams (or more I use 6 dozen)
1 quart potato, boiled cubed and boiled
4 slices bacon, fried and chopped with pan drippings
1 large onion, chopped
5 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup sherry wine
1 cup Chardonnay wine
1 quart clam broth
1 quart chicken broth
1 quart water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon thyme
2 ounces parsley
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
1 dash cayenne pepper
6 teaspoons flour
1 quart heavy cream

1
Saute onion, celery,garlic,bacon w/grease,sherry, wine until soft.
2
add salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, cheyenne pepper, hot sauce, woreshire sauce,water, clam broth and chicken broth.
3
simmer for 30 minutes then slowly add flour to thicken.
4
add clams, heavy cream, potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
serve with saltine crackers.
6
can be refrigerated for 4 to 5 days for leftovers which are better.
7
enjoy.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 dozen fresh steamed clams (or more I use 6 dozen), 1 quart potato, boiled cubed and boiled, 4 slices bacon, fried and chopped with pan drippings, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ex'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.

Ex's Clam Chowder

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