I would like to say this is the best clam chowder recipe EVER but…I’m from Wisconsin. Being from a land-locked state does not make me an expert in anything with seafood. At all. Ask me about venison, or game, or…cheese and I might be considered an expert. But…as of right now, including the chowder I’ve had while traveling the seaboard this is the BEST clam chowder ever!
I dare say that I would love! love! if someone who knows something something about clam chowder would try this and tell me how close to authentic I am (besides the issue of the canned clams. Can’t be helped). If it’s really bad…much worse then the real thing then just don’t tell me. I like living in the world where my clam chowder is delicious. Even if it’s not authentic. Delicious is worth something.
Clam Chowder.
Ingredients:
3 cans clams (I use 1 minced, 1 chopped, and 1 whole)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped carrot
2 cups diced potatoes
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 pint whipping cream.
2 cups milk.
2 tab white vinegar
1/4 cup red wine
Old Bay seasoning to taste
1 tsp thyme.
salt and pepper to season
Directions: In a large skillet put the onion, carrot, and potatoes. Add the clam juice from the canned clams. And then add enough water just to cover the veggies. Let cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes…or until soft.
While those are cooking add butter to a large soup pot, melt it. Whisk in the flour, then the cream and milk right about the time the veggies are done.
When the veggies are done add them, the thyme, Old Bay, salt and pepper to the large soup pot. Stir everything. Heat but don’t boil.
Stir the clams, vinegar, and wine in just at the end. Taste and add more seasoning as needed.
Serve warm with fresh parsley on top. And bread. Always serve with bread…yum!
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Stop. In the name of Chowder! Now I have to say..I probably wouldn’t touch this with a 10 foot pool..nope not a fish gal here.. BUT this photo makes me kind of want to try it! Wow…yes you do have that affect on me..interesting in! My husband on the other hand would like this up like no other! Nice work Nellie!
My hubby would love me … well, more then he already does if I made this for him! Looks delicious … pinning!
yes!! Make it…tell me!!!
Wisconsin’s not completely land locked. What about good ‘ole Lake Michigan?! Btw- did I ever tell you I lived in WI in high school?
Technically we have Lake Michigan AND Lake Superior. But, seafood doesn’t terribly like the Great Lakes
. No…you didn’t. Is this a good thing or bad?
I’m not a big fan of clams but this looks freaking amazing.
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So I have a couple huge clam chowder fans in my house and I have never made it before. I’m pinning it, will give it a try.
Bliss
You’ve never made it? Wow!! It’s easy to make…give it a try!!
Found you on Flamingo Toes and I have to tell you that I’m also from Wisconsin and don’t know too much about seafood, but I think this looks delicious. I’m going to try it this week!
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Thank you for sharing your receipes, I love your pageé i would like to kno what is Old bay seasoning is it a powder, a liquid ect ectand in whic grocery can I find it Are you from Canada or the US. Thank you in advance for the informations and have a good day. P.S. I need to participate in a cake auction to raise money for the Scout Camp. Can you suggest me your favorite cake receipe
Old Bay is a powder in the spice section of grocery stores. I am in the US. My favorite cake recipe is…http://www.nelliebellie.com/chocolate-cake-recipe-from-scratch/ It’s the perfect chocolate cake!! good luck!
Sorry I forgot to check my spelling with the comment that I just sent!.
It happens to everyone! I got the gist!