Description
Indulge in the creamy deliciousness of this Clam Chowder Recipe, a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. Bursting with flavors from tender potatoes, fresh clams, and a hint of apple juice, this chowder puts a delightful twist on the traditional New England favorite. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a hearty weeknight meal, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures a rich and velvety texture that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for the ultimate dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup diced leeks
- 3/4 cup chopped clams (canned or frozen)
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 2 quarts half-and-half
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 3/4 tablespoon dried thyme
- 6 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, leeks, clams, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, Tabasco, and apple juice. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In an ovenproof container, mix melted butter and flour. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.
- Stir the roux into the chowder and cook until thickened.
- Add half-and-half to achieve creaminess; heat gently.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg