Ex's Clam Chowder
"Best chowder i have ever eaten,super creamy and hardy."
- Ready In:
- 3hrs
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
10-12
ingredients
- 3 dozen fresh steamed clams (or more I use 6 dozen)
- 1 quart potato, boiled cubed and boiled
- 4 slices bacon, fried and chopped with pan drippings
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sherry wine
- 1 cup Chardonnay wine
- 1 quart clam broth
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 quart water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 ounces parsley
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 6 teaspoons flour
- 1 quart heavy cream
directions
- Saute onion, celery,garlic,bacon w/grease,sherry, wine until soft.
- add salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, cheyenne pepper, hot sauce, woreshire sauce,water, clam broth and chicken broth. simmer for 30 minutes then slowly add flour to thicken.
- add clams, heavy cream, potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- serve with saltine crackers.
- can be refrigerated for 4 to 5 days for leftovers which are better.
- enjoy.
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Reviews
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Amazing! I live in a place where I can't get fresh clams, so I used 4 cans of minced clams. Next time I'll use 6 and add aother 2 cups of potatoes more. My boyfriend says this is the best chowder ever! -
I love it
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I AM A RETIRED AUTO MECHANIC, HARLEY MECHANIC. I LOVE FISHING BUT HATE FISH. I AM VERY HAPPILY MARRIED AND WE BOTH LOVE TO COOK. I HAVE A EX THAT IS A PROFESSIONAL COOK AND ANOTHER WHO IS A CHEF. CANT STAND BAMM BUT LOVE HIS COOKING.
