Pipi Soup (Nz Clam Chowder) Recipe

Name: Pipi Soup (Nz Clam Chowder)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 -25 surf clams, rinsed in cold water; 1 medium white onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon of finely chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon of finely chopped sweet basil; 4 -5 young potatoes, diced; 1/4 sea salt; 1 tablespoon flour, dissolved in 2 Tbsp of cold water; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 700 ml milk; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

20 -25 surf clams, rinsed in cold water
1 medium white onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon of finely chopped sweet basil
4 -5 young potatoes, diced
1/4 sea salt
1 tablespoon flour, dissolved in 2 Tbsp of cold water
1 tablespoon sherry wine
700 ml milk
1 tablespoon butter

1
In a steamer or a stock pot, steam the clams in 1/2 cup of water for 5 minutes or until opened.
2
Remove clams from pot and reserve liquid for the soup.
3
Remove the clam meat from shells and chop roughly.
4
Discard shells and set clam meat aside.
5
In a stock pot, saute the onion in butter on a low heat for 5 minutes or until translucent.
6
Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute. Add the parsley and continue to fry for another minute.
7
Turn up the heat and add the sherry.
8
Let the alcohol evaporate --this will take about 1 minute.
9
Then add the clam liquid and salt. Stir again and simmer for 3 minutes.
10
Add the milk and diced potatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Now add the flour/water mixture and stir well to thicken.
12
After about 5 minutes, or just before serving, add the chopped clams to the soup, don't do this too early so that you don't overcook them.
13
Add the chopped basil and stir well. Taste the soup and add more salt if it's needed.
14
Serve soup with a piece of garlic buttered toast.

307

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 -25 surf clams, rinsed in cold water, 1 medium white onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped flat leaf parsley, and more.

Yes, Pipi Soup (Nz 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.

Pipi Soup (Nz Clam Chowder)

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