Rocky's Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Rocky's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch; 2 lbs yellow onions, diced; 4 cups celery, sliced 1/4-inch; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 8 ounces bacon, sliced; 1 ounce olive oil; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 (8 ounce) canschopped ocean clams; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups heavy cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch
2 lbs yellow onions, diced
4 cups celery, sliced 1/4-inch
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces bacon, sliced
1 ounce olive oil
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (8 ounce) canschopped ocean clams
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 bay leaves
4 cups heavy cream

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For the Roux:.
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Melt 1/2 lb.
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butter in a sauce pan and whisk in 7 oz.
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white flour.
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Over very low heat cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring often.
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In a large stock pot over medium-high heat add the olive oil and bacon and cook until the bacon is almost done.
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Add the
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onions and celery and cook until the onions are translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
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Pour in the clam juice
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and bring to a boil.
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Add the potatoes and cook until 3/4s done, cooked, but not real soft.
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Now add the clams and seasonings
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and bring back to a boil.
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Slowly pour in the roux while whisking with a wire whisk, continue whisking until all the lumps
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disappear.
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Taste, and adjust seasonings.
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Add the heavy cream and whisk thoroughly to incorporate.
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Ladle into large bowls and
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enjoy.

1607

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2-inch, 2 lbs yellow onions, diced, 4 cups celery, sliced 1/4-inch, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Rocky'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.

Rocky's Clam Chowder

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