CREAMY CHEESY CLAM CHOWDER

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Not for those on a diet! Rich and creamy with a slight smoky flavor! Serve with crisp French bread and a fresh green salad.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs littleneck clams
1 cup white wine or 1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 slice bacon, chopped into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrot, diced finely
1/4 cup flour
4 cups clam juice (from steaming clams and bottled juice)
1 (8 ounce) can baby clams
1 cup light cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
hot pepper sauce
scallion, thinly sliced (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Steam clams open in a cup of wine in a heavy pot.
  • Remove from pot and cool.
  • Remove clams from shells.
  • Rinse the clams well.
  • Strain clam broth through a mesh screen or cheesecloth.
  • Add strained broth, broth from canned baby clams, and enough bottled clam juice or water to equal 4 cups.
  • Set aside.
  • In a heavy pot over MEDIUM heat,cook bacon pieces till crisp add butter melt and cook the onion,celery, carrots, and garlic until translucent.
  • Slowly stir in the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring well.
  • Add reserved clam juices to the sauté mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; whisking thoroughly to break up any lumps, and then reduce heat.
  • Add creams and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add white pepper, thyme, potatoes, peas, and steamed clams& the can of baby clams.
  • Add cheese till melted through.
  • Do not allow to boil as this will toughen the clams.
  • Season with salt and hot pepper sauce to taste.
  • Garnish with scallions.

Ismail Kyambadde
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add any vegetables or seafood that I like.


Sizzling Jutti
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This is my go-to clam chowder recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sunani Gurung
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I highly recommend this clam chowder recipe. It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.


Fumba Keys
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This chowder is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Riley Frazee
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I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Wi Are Frin's
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Muhammad afzal
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can make it as thick or thin, as creamy or cheesy, as I like.


Remceza Tulalian
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This chowder is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, or even different types of seafood.


kashif riaz
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I made this chowder in my slow cooker and it was perfect! It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


Lee Wanstall
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used almond milk instead of regular milk in my chowder. It was still creamy and delicious.


Trevon Scott
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I used frozen clams in my chowder and it turned out great. It's a great way to save time and money.


Nathan Nunez
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I added some chopped bacon to my chowder and it was delicious! It gave it a nice smoky flavor.


Zohaib Darwesh
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I love that this recipe uses fresh clams. It makes a big difference in the flavor of the chowder.


Tyler Bayer
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This chowder is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover clams.


5KLORD BEATS
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I'm not usually a fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Julian Valin
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I made this chowder for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Luis Gutierrez
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This clam chowder is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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