Smokey Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Smokey Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 6 8-ounce bottles clam juice; 4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams with juices; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed; 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic; 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke*; 2 cups whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; *Liquid smoke is a smoke-flavored liquid seasoning available at specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.

Servings: persons

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup all purpose flour
6 8-ounce bottles clam juice
4 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams with juices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed
1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke*
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
*Liquid smoke is a smoke-flavored liquid seasoning available at specialty foods stores and many supermarkets.

1
Boil potatoes in large saucepan of salted water until just tender, about 6 minutes.
2
Drain potatoes well.
3
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
4
Add celery and onion and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
5
Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
6
Gradually mix in clam juice.
7
Simmer until beginning to thicken, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
8
Add clams with juices, parsley, thyme, marjoram, dill, garlic, liquid smoke and potatoes.
9
Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
10
Add cream and milk.
11
Bring to simmer.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
14
Cover and refrigerate.
15
Bring to simmer before serving.)

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 3 celery stalks, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Smokey 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.

Smokey Clam Chowder

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