Rich Clam Chowder

Name: Rich Clam Chowder
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 22 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups diced peeled red potatoes; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 6 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3 cups water; 6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams; 1-1/2 cups butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 8 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep: 45 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

22 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

I came across a chowder recipe I liked several years ago. I've made just enough changes to give it a unique flavor, and now it can feed a pretty large crowd. People always go back for seconds; then they ask for the recipe. —Teresa Dastrup, Meridian, Idaho

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Ingredients

6 cups diced peeled red potatoes
3 large onions, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 cups water
6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a stockpot, combine the potatoes, onions, celery and water. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add juice to potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir into potato mixture.
Add the vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and clams. Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 318 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 675mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Rich Clam Chowder

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