Mom's Clam Chowder

Name: Mom's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 stick celery, diced; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 tablespoons chicken base; 1 quart half-and-half cream; 1 quart milk; 1/2 cup butter; 6 tablespoons flour; 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, drained

Submitted by Babs in Toyland

"My Mom ran a little restaurant in a bank building and her soups were the best. The most popular one by far was this clam chowder. The only changes I made were to add more clams than she did. I also wait to add the whole milk until the end, because I like mine thicker and that way you can control the thickness to your taste. Enjoy!"

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photo by *Parsley*

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 quarts
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 stick celery, diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons chicken base
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 quart milk
¹⁄₂ cup butter
6 tablespoons flour
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, drained

directions

Place potatoes, celery, onions and carrot in a pot with enough water to cover and stir in the chicken stock base.
Cook until tender.
In a separate, larger pot, melt butter and whisk in flour.
Add the half and half and whisk.
Add the veggies with all of their liquid and mix.
Add the clams.
Heat through, BUT DO NOT Boil.

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Reviews

Your Mom has a wonderful recipe here! I made this according to the recipe, using fat free half & half. As mentioned in the intro, I waited to add the milk. I didn't use a whole quart, so it would stay on the thicker side. The carrot added a nice color and sweetness to the chowder. Thanx for sharing!

*Parsley*

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Babs in Toyland

Roswell, Ga

I am a recent widow and am trying to find my way in life without my DH. I am blessed with many great friends and my sister and brothers who I love very much. I love to cook to entertain and feed my friends and family whenever I can. My interests are running, tennis and working out. I have a crazy little cat named Lucy who keeps me entertained - that is her picture you see on my page.

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