Rich Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Rich Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 6 cups diced peeled red potatoes; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 6 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3 cups water; 6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams; 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 8 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups diced peeled red potatoes
3 large onions, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 cups water
6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
In a stockpot, combine the potatoes, onions, celery and water. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add juice to potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir into potato mixture.
3
Add the vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and clams. Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups diced peeled red potatoes, 3 large onions, finely chopped, 6 celery ribs, finely chopped, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Rich 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.

Rich Clam Chowder

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