NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER FROM THE DAUGHTER OF A NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS GAL
This is the type of soup that you might need to add a little water to as it cooks if the clams don't give off enough liquid. Make sure to wash your clams well, as one taste of grit ruins a whole bowl of soup! Serve with lots of bread for sopping up every bit!
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the base of the soup: In a large saute pan or wide shallow pan, melt the butter. Add the leeks, celery, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and cook until tender and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the clam juice and chopped clams. Simmer until tender. Keep warm.
- Cook the potatoes: Meanwhile, in another pot, combine the cream, half-and-half, diced potatoes and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in a splash each of Worcestershire and hot sauce.
- Cook the clams: Place a large pot on the stove, heat 1 cup water and add the clams in their shells. Cook until they pop open. Put the clams in a colander. Strain and reserve the cooking liquid.
- Finish the soup: Add the reserved cooking liquid from the clams to the leek mixture. Stir to blend. Taste for seasoning. Combine with the potato mixture. Add the clams in their shells and the dill. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning.
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Larajia Kelly
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is the best! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with clams. I'll definitely be making this again.
Amber Galyen
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is a little too thick for my taste. I added some milk to thin it out and it was much better.
Ruth Dunbar
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is easy to make and it tastes delicious. I like that I can use whatever type of clams I have on hand.
Rani Limbu
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner. It's always a hit with everyone.
Lawang Moktan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but I tried this recipe and it was actually really good! The broth was flavorful and the clams were tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jeffrey Chisandawu
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly. I served it with some crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Munoga Hanifah
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better. I also added some chopped celery and carrots to give it a little more texture.
Dwayne Alexander
[email protected]This was my first time making clam chowder and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chowder was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Thelma Rines
[email protected]I've made this clam chowder recipe several times and it always comes out delicious. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use whatever type of clams I have on hand.
Messy Cop
[email protected]This clam chowder recipe is a winner! It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with clams. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and said it was the best clam chowder they'd ever had. I'll definitely be making this a