Portuguese Chowder Recipe

Name: Portuguese Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces chorizo, chopped; 1 cup chopped onions; 3 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, diced; 2 dozen cherrystone clams, shucked, in their liquid; 1/2 pound salt cod, rinsed and diced; 1/2 quart chicken stock; 1 quart white wine; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; Loaf of crusty bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces chorizo, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
3 stalks celery, finely diced
2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, diced
2 dozen cherrystone clams, shucked, in their liquid
1/2 pound salt cod, rinsed and diced
1/2 quart chicken stock
1 quart white wine
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
Loaf of crusty bread

1
In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil.
2
When the oil is hot, render the chorizo for 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the onions and celery.
4
Continue sauteing for 3 minutes or until the vegetables wilt.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Stir in the tomatoes and garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the potatoes, reserved clam liquid and salt cod.
8
Add the chicken stock and white wine.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
11
Simmer for 15 minutes.
12
Add the clams and parsley, cover, and continue simmering for 3 minutes.
13
Ladle the chowder in a shallow bowl.
14
Serve with a loaf of crusty bread.

297

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 ounces chorizo, chopped, 1 cup chopped onions, 3 stalks celery, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Portuguese Chowder

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