Clam Chowder
Easy
Fairly cheap
Great chowder thats easy to make.
Prep
Cook
| Category: | Soups |
| Seasons | Summer |
| Cuisine Type | American |
Ingredients
For
4
Person(s)
Ingredients list
| 2 cans minced clams |
| 2 cups diced potatoes |
| 2 cups diced carrots |
| 1 cup chopped onion |
| 1 cup chopped celery |
| 3/4 cup butter |
| 3/4 cup flour |
| 1 quart half-n-half |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon pepper |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground sage |
Clam Chowder Directions
- Strain clam juice into large pot and add all veggies.
- Add just enough water to cover veggies, then boil for 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt butter then add flour. Cook for a few minutes then add half-n-half; stir constantly until it boils.
- Remove from heat, add cooked veggies, clams, spices then heat up until warm.
Recipe notes
If you can't find good clams you can use shrimp instead along with some clam-juice for that authentic flavor.