Welcome to the world of creamy, flavorful, and comforting Scott's Clam Chowder, a classic New England seafood dish that is sure to warm your soul on a chilly day. This decadent chowder is a harmonious blend of fresh clams, tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a rich, creamy broth that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more modern take on this beloved recipe, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the perfect Scott's Clam Chowder, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.
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MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Provided by PIONEERGIRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER
This truly is The Best Clam Chowder Recipe ever. The secret is steaming fresh clams yourself. It's easier than you think and totally worth the extra effort!
Provided by Erica Walker
Categories Soup
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325. In a glass baking dish, whisk together flour and melted butter until combined. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crumbly. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter and add celery, onion, and leeks. Cook on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes or until soft and slightly transparent.
- Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the butter/flour mixture, half & half, and clams. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and fork tender.
- Add the butter/flour mixture into chowder and stir until thick. The mixture will be extremely thick.
- Remove chowder from heat and stir in half & half until blended and smooth. Heat to serving temperature (do not bring to a boil), stirring occasionally. Once the chowder has thickened slightly, stir in the clams. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1443 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Calories 521 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CLAM CHOWDER
Steps:
- First, shuck the clams and remove the bellies. Clean the clams and then chop them into small pieces. Put to the side until ready to add to the pot.
- Heat the butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and sweet onion and cook, mixing often, until they begin to soften. Next, sprinkle in the salt, black pepper and seafood boil seasoning. Add the self-rising flour to make a roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the clams and clam juice.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon and finely chop. Add to the pot. Add the potatoes along with the scallions. Stir to combine. Lastly, add the milk and half-and-half. Stir to warm. Serve in a bowl with parsley as a garnish.
MIKE'S CLAM CHOWDER
Steps:
- Bring the clam juice and diced potatoes to a boil in a large soup pot. Cook until the potatoes are tender. Set aside.
- To make roux: In a pot, render the bacon, until crispy. Stir in the onion until it's translucent. Add bay leaves, thyme and butter and let it melt. Whisk in the flour and let the roux cook until it turns golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Bring the clam juice and potato back to a boil. Whisk in a ladleful of clam juice into the roux then gradually whisk the roux into the soup pot until it thickens. Then whisk in the half and half and heat to a simmer while whisking. Add the clams and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the parsley and kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with oyster crackers.
CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE BEST DAMN CLAM CHOWDER EVER
If you like a thick clam chowder, this recipe is not for you. However, if you like a brothy clam chowder, where you can really taste the clams, this one is for you.
Provided by dawnie2u
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
- Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
- (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).
MARK'S CLAM CHOWDER
Mark, a friend from work, submitted this in a work chili cook-off, however he gave it the title White Potato Chili...everyone loved it!!! This dish can also heat in a crockpot...
Provided by Laurel2u
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put veggies in pot.
- Drain clam juice into veggie pot.
- Add water to cover.
- Boil until tender.
- Make white sauce with remaining ingredients.
- Melt butter.
- Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
- Add half and half, stirring continuously until thick.
- Add clams and veggies to white sauce.
- Heat through.
QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER
Here's a quick chowder that's been in my family for over 30 years. I make a big pot to take to an annual party at work. It's always a hit. Served with crusty bread and a salad, it's the perfect meal for a chilly evening.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the same skillet, saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in soup and milk. Add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER
The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.
Provided by Deena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 8h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cream of celery soup, cream of potato soup, clam chowder, 1 can undrained clams, 1 can drained clams, half-and-half cream, and whipping cream into a slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 739.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bacon, onion, celery, carrot, all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried thyme, minced clam, chicken stock, potatoes, heavy cream, bay leaf, oyster cracker
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl and strain the 4 cans of minced clams, separating the meat from the juices.
- Using a 6-quart dutch oven or pot of similar size, fry bacon over medium-high heat until fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
- Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add carrots, celery and flour, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes to avoid lumps.
- Add black pepper, thyme, reserved clam juices, chicken stock, diced potatoes, and bay leaf. Stir to incorporate, then cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and add cream. Allow chowder to simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes until soup has thickened to an appropriate consistency.
- Add in reserved clam meat and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve with oyster crackers
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 9 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and will toughen if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor and texture to chowder. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or clam broth.
- Season to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a splash of lemon juice or white wine.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers. Clam chowder is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Clam chowder is a classic New England soup that is easy to make and delicious to eat. With a few simple tips, you can make a chowder that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give clam chowder a try. You won't be disappointed.
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