MARI'S CLAM LOVERS CHOWDER

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This is a large amount of clam chowder good for parties or dinners. It's good served with oyster crackers, hard crust breads, or in sourdough bread bowls.

Provided by Mari Stephenson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
4 ounces bacon, chopped
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 ½ cups diced carrots
2 quarts water
2 cups chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced parsley
5 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 ½ cups butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 quarts heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, saute bacon until almost crisp. Drain fat. Add clam juice, onion, carrots, water, celery, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and simmer 20 more minutes. At the time you add potatoes start cream sauce.
  • In a Dutch oven melt butter and add flour; blend until smooth. Slowly pour in cream, stirring constantly. DO NOT BOIL! When smooth, transfer to the stockpot.
  • Stir in clams, salt, pepper, sugar and red wine vinegar. Simmer, never let boil, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 273.2 mg, Fat 64.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 38.9 g, Sodium 728.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Andromeda Taylor
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I made this chowder for my family last night and they loved it. The clams were tender and the broth was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Aisah Damie
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This chowder is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Mary Arcega
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I've tried many clam chowder recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy and flavorful.


Shpresa Shpresa
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This chowder is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the clams are a great source of protein.


Prem Bhul
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Abdullah K√∏k√∏
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This chowder was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Tanveer Rai
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I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Heer Fatima
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This chowder is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The clams were tender and flavorful, and the broth was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.