Uncle Rich's Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Uncle Rich's Classic Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams; 2 (14 ounce) cansof boiled white potatoes, drained; 1 (14 ounce) corn; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) bottle clam juice (or more); 1 teaspoon salt; 4 -6 chopped hard-boiled eggs; 12 gallon whole milk; 4 tablespoons butter; white pepper; fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon crab boil, spice (optional); ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
2 (14 ounce) cansof boiled white potatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) corn
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (6 1/2 ounce) bottle clam juice (or more)
1 teaspoon salt
4 -6 chopped hard-boiled eggs
12 gallon whole milk
4 tablespoons butter
white pepper
fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon crab boil, spice (optional)
⅛ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

1
Boil, cool, peel and chop eggs.
2
Saute onion, celery and carrot in butter until soft.
3
Add all but the parsley to the pot and simmer until warmed throughout.
4
(Don't boil - milk doesn't like to be boiled.
5
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6
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
7
You can substitute half and half, cream or evaporated milk for part of the milk if you want it richer.
8
It's also tasty using margarine and skim milk.
9
If you like your chowder thick, you can add a can of cream of potato soup or two, or create a slurry of 3 to 4 tablespoons of corn starch with some milk, then slowly add the slurry to the pot and it will thicken as you warm and stir the soup.

528

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Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, 2 (14 ounce) cansof boiled white potatoes, drained, 1 (14 ounce) corn, 2 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Uncle Rich's Classic 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.

Uncle Rich's Classic Clam Chowder

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