Venus De Milo New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Venus De Milo New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups diced potatoes (1/2 inch dice); 5 cups chopped fresh surf clams; 1 1/2 cups clam juice; 4 ounces butter; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 1/2 cups light cream; salt, as needed; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 3 bay leaves; 3 teaspoons dry dill weed

Servings: persons

2 cups diced potatoes (1/2 inch dice)
5 cups chopped fresh surf clams
1 1/2 cups clam juice
4 ounces butter
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 1/2 cups light cream
salt, as needed
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
3 teaspoons dry dill weed

1
Wash the diced potatoes, drain and place in a stock pot with the clam juice.
2
Bring the potatoes to a boil, add the chopped clams and bay leaves and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
3
In a separate stock pot melt the butter and saute the onion, celery, and garlic until the onions become transparent.
4
Add the flour to the butter and onion mixture to make a roux and cook over a low heat for several minutes.
5
Add the hot clam stock through a strainer a cup at a time and whisk until smooth.
6
Add the remaining potatoes, clams, and stock and bring to a simmer.
7
Add the light cream, black pepper, and dill weed and return to a simmer.
8
Adjust the seasoning.
9
Serve at once with crusty bread or oyster crackers.

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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 cups diced potatoes (1/2 inch dice), 5 cups chopped fresh surf clams, 1 1/2 cups clam juice, 4 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Venus De Milo New England 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.

Venus De Milo New England Clam Chowder

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