Northwest Clam Chowder With Oyster Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Northwest Clam Chowder With Oyster Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Manila, Pacific littleneck, Washington butter, or other small hard-shell clams; 4 cups water; 6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped; 4 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, separated into pieces; Garnish: fresh oyster mushrooms; Garnish: fresh oyster mushrooms

Servings: persons

3 pounds Manila, Pacific littleneck, Washington butter, or other small hard-shell clams
4 cups water
6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
4 ounces fresh oyster mushrooms, separated into pieces
Garnish: fresh oyster mushrooms
Garnish: fresh oyster mushrooms

1
Wash clams thoroughly, discarding any opened shells; place in a stockpot. Add 4 cups water; cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook 5 minutes or until shells open, discarding any unopened clams. Remove clams with a slotted spoon, and place in a large bowl. Cool. Remove clam meat from shell, reserving any juice. Coarsely chop clams, and set aside. Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, discarding solids. Reserve 3 cups liquid.
2
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Add onion and thyme, and saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add potatoes, 3 cups reserved clam liquid, half-and-half, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in bacon, clams, parsley, and separated mushrooms; serve immediately. Garnish with fresh oyster mushrooms.

3399

kcal

Calories

339

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 pounds Manila, Pacific littleneck, Washington butter, or other small hard-shell clams, 4 cups water, 6 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Northwest Clam Chowder With Oyster Mushrooms 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.

Northwest Clam Chowder With Oyster Mushrooms

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