Best 4 The Chart House Clam Chowder Copycat Including Spice Blend Recipes

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The Chart House restaurant chain is known for their creamy, flavorful clam chowder. With its blend of clams, vegetables, and seasonings, this chowder is a seafood lover's delight. If you're looking to recreate this classic dish at home, you'll need to start with a flavorful broth and a variety of fresh ingredients. You'll also need to know the secret spice blend that gives this chowder its distinctive flavor. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe for making Chart House clam chowder copycat, including the spice blend. So get ready to enjoy this delicious seafood soup in the comfort of your own home!

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COPY CAT RECIPE - THE CHART HOUSE CLAM CHOWDER



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 slice bacon, minced
½ teaspoon butter
1 shallot minced
1 teaspoon seasoning (see spice blend recipe below)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (6½ ounce) can clams
1 cup bottled clam juice
1½ cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced
Ingredients for The Cliff House Spice Blend ( you can store the extra)
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons dill
4 teaspoons thyme
4 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sage
4 teaspoons rosemary
2 teaspoons tarragon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix the spices into a mortar -- crush as much as you can. If you do not have a mortar --- use the blender. The goal is to try and ground the spice blend as much as you can.
  • In a large skillet - add butter and bacon - cook over medium heat. After 5 minutes add shallot, and spice blend ( 1 teaspoon) - turn heat to low.
  • Drain clams -- add juice to "soup" also add the bottle of clam juice. Add flour -Set to medium heat Bring to a boil ( reduce heat to low) . Add half and half - let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes
  • Add pepper, potatoes and clams - stir and cook for 5 minutes
  • Serve in bowls or bread bowls
  • Enjoy!

THE CHART HOUSE CLAM CHOWDER (COPYCAT) INCLUDING SPICE BLEND



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From The Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine, is this wonderful, glorious clam chowder! It is smooth and velvety, and will warm you to the bone! This recipe is so worth making! Even in the desert, where I live it gets cold, and I made this to warm everyone up and it definately did the trick! This is a definate keeper! I hope you will enjoy! The spice blend can be uses for so many things, I make about a triple recipe, and it keeps well in either a zip bag or a container with a tight-fitting lid. Note: If you get all of your ingredients together before you begin, the cooking part is a snap!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 slice hickory smoked bacon, minced
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon seasoning (see spice blend recipe below)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can clams
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced
4 teaspoons oregano
4 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons dill
4 teaspoons thyme
4 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sage
4 teaspoons rosemary
2 teaspoons tarragon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Directions for The Chart House Spice Blend:.
  • Blend ingredients, crushing in a mortar if possible. Store in a resealable plastic bag to refrigerate.
  • For the Clam Chowder:.
  • In a heavy-bottomed, 4-pint soup kettle, saute bacon, butter, onion, garlic and The Cliff House Spice Blend over low heat. Do not allow to brown.
  • Drain clams and set aside, reserving the juice. Slowly stir the flour and clam juices in the saute mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add half and half and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add white pepper, potatoes and clams. Heat to serving temperature. Do not allow to boil, as this toughens the clams. Serve at once with crackers and warm cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 304, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.8

BAJAN SPICE BLEND



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This spice blend is from Barbados, where it is used in Chicken and/or fish dishes as a marinade. This recipe is from The Habanero Cookbook by Dave DeWitt & Nancy Gerlach.

Provided by Chef Sean 2

Categories     Peppers

Time 5m

Yield 1 chicken worth

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 scotch bonnet peppers or 2 bonney peppers, deseeded and destemmed, chopped
6 green onions, including the green tops, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh preferred)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
  • Puree to a paste, adding more oil if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 34.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.2

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

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

Tips:

- For the best flavor, use fresh clams. If using canned clams, rinse them well before using. - Use a good quality clam juice. Look for one that is low in sodium and has a clear, amber color. - Be careful not to overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they are opaque. - Add the cream and butter at the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling. - Season the chowder to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. - Serve the chowder hot with oyster crackers, crusty bread, or saltine crackers.

Conclusion:

This copycat recipe for Chart House clam chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're in the mood for a bowl of clam chowder, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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