CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the clams in a pot large enough to hold them comfortably and cover with water. Let sit for 30 minutes. Drain the clams and rinse with cold running water several times. (You can do this up to 7 million times and you will never remove all the sand. Let this be a lesson in life to you.)
- Place the cleaned clams in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and add enough wine to go about halfway up the clams, about the whole bottle. Tie the thyme, oregano and bay leaves in a bundle and add to the pot. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and steam until the clams open completely, 15 to 20 minutes, or about 8 minutes after the liquid boils. Once the clams are all opened, remove them with a slotted spoon to a sheet pan to cool for a few minutes. Strain the clam broth through a fine strainer, reserving the liquid.
- Put a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once heated, add the guanciale and prosciutto and begin to render, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove some pieces of crispy prosciutto for garnish, if possible. If not, move on. Add the onion, garlic and celery to the pot and gently sweat over medium-low heat until they begin to soften up, about 3 minutes. Add the diced potatoes and cook to allow more fat to render from the prosciutto and guanciale and for the vegetables to fully soften, another 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the clams from the shells and chop roughly; don't turn them into dust-big pieces are good. Add the clams and the Calabrian chile paste to the potato pot and add about two-thirds of the reserved clam broth. Let the chowder begin to gently heat up and come to a simmer. Once at a simmer, add the heavy cream, more or less depending on your desired taste; for brothy, add a smaller amount of the cream. Always taste the batch; it may need a touch of sea salt, it may not-some clams are saltier than others.
- To serve, place a well-proportioned ladle of chowder in a bowl and garnish with some celery leaves, reserved crispy prosciutto (if any) and cracked black pepper.
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Ronald Sarver
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this again.
Junaid Bin Akhtar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Daniel Danzzy
[email protected]This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
D Bug
[email protected]I love the addition of fresh herbs to this chowder. It really brightens up the flavor.
Mu Shahid Shah Urdu Shayari
[email protected]This chowder is so good, I could eat it every day!
Lali Sheikh
[email protected]I've never made clam chowder before, but this recipe made it easy. It's now one of my favorite soups.
Joseph Sage
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chowder is so rich and flavorful.
Zain zafer
[email protected]I made this chowder in a slow cooker and it turned out amazing! It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Moazam Ghumman
[email protected]I'm allergic to clams, so I substituted shrimp instead. It turned out great!
Mian Bhai
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I'll try adding some more spices next time.
Dave Davies
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my chowder turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.
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[email protected]This chowder is the perfect balance of creamy and savory. I love the addition of bacon and corn.
Kaycie-Lea Griffiths
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Cuyler Evans
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chowder is creamy and delicious, and the clams are cooked to perfection.
Sham Khan
[email protected]I've been making this clam chowder for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Lawal Abdullahi
[email protected]This chowder is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Md Rafi Hassan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it.
Caleb Peer
[email protected]This clam chowder is the best I've ever had! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the clams are perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.