Wolfe Gang Puck Clam Chower Recipe

Name: Wolfe Gang Puck Clam Chower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves; 15 -20 whole black peppercorns; 2 cups white wine; 1 cup water; 1 12 lbs littleneck clams, cleaned; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed; 2 ounces smoked bacon, chopped; 1 small onions or 12 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stalks celery, diced (inner stalks); 1 small carrot, diced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 russet potato, peeled and diced; 1 cup milk; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 pinch cayenne; ⅓ cup heavy cream; salt & freshly ground black pepper; crouton, recipe follows, for garnish; fresh thyme sprig, for garnish (optional); cheesecloth; kitchen twine

Servings: persons

3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus
1 sprig fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves
15 -20 whole black peppercorns
2 cups white wine
1 cup water
1 12 lbs littleneck clams, cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
2 ounces smoked bacon, chopped
1 small onions or 12 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, diced (inner stalks)
1 small carrot, diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
1 cup milk
1 lemon, juice of
1 pinch cayenne
⅓ cup heavy cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
crouton, recipe follows, for garnish
fresh thyme sprig, for garnish (optional)
cheesecloth
kitchen twine

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Instructions for Clam Chowder Recipe.
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Make a bouquet garni by placing the 3 sprigs thyme, parsley, garlic cloves, and peppercorns in cheesecloth and tying with kitchen twine.
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Add wine, water, and bouquet garni to a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.
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Add the clams, cover with a lid and cook until clams open.
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Strain the clams into a bowl, reserving both the juice and clams.
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Return the pan to the heat, add olive oil and cook over medium-high heat.
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Add bacon and cook until crispy, then add onion and cook for 1 minute.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Add celery and carrot and cook until tender.
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Sprinkle flour into pan, stir to make a roux, and cook until flour is incorporated without letting roux brown.
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Add more oil if mixture seems dry.
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Add 1 more fresh thyme sprig and place the strained clam cooking liquid back into the pan.
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Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Add potato, milk, lemon juice, and cayenne and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender.
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Meanwhile, remove clams from their shells and roughly chop.
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Add clams back into the pan along with cream; season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Heat soup, stirring until clams are heated through.
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Remove from heat.
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Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with croutons and a sprig of fresh thyme.
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Serve immediately.

594

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus, 1 sprig fresh thyme, 3 sprigs fresh parsley, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Wolfe Gang Puck Clam Chower 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.

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Wolfe Gang Puck Clam Chower

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