Best Clam Chowder For A Crowd Recipes

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CROWD PLEASER MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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This recipe was given to me by a bachelor who enjoys cooking, and making large quantities when he does.. It freezes well, and he makes up many individual servings for himself. I was never very fussy about clam chowder, but have to admit, I love the flavor of this one. I think the spicey clamato juice is the key to awesome flavor.

Provided by Cat..atude

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (14 ounce) cans clam broth
1 (28 ounce) can clams
1 (14 ounce) can clams
2 liters of extra spicy clamato juice
84 ounces diced tomatoes
1 lb bacon, diced
2 cups dice onions
2 cups diced carrots
4 cups diced potatoes
1/3 cup pot barley
1/3 cup rice
2 -3 drops Tabasco sauce (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Tabasco sauce, to suit taste

Steps:

  • Saute lightly, onions and bacon.
  • Drain clams reserving juice.
  • In a large stock pot, boil clamato juice, clam broth and drained broth from clams.
  • When broth and clamato come to a boil, add bacon and onions.
  • Bring back to boil,then add barley, rice,and carrots.
  • Bring back to boil and then simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Now add tobasco, pepper and potatoes.
  • Simmer again for another 45 minutes.
  • Add clams.
  • Thicken soup if desired (equal amounts of flour and water mixed together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 792.3, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 10.4

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a passed down recipe that was prepared for our Christmas party. It originated from Shady Pines Campground in Savoy, MA. The recipe is party sized so to make smaller batches just reduce all ingredients equally. This recipe makes 9 quarts! Ingredients can be divided to fit into 2 crock pots or use medium 10 quart stock pot. We always used an industrial sized slow cooker.

Provided by sjmarshall1967

Categories     Chowders

Time 3h15m

Yield 9 quarts, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (51 ounce) can can of chopped sea clams (available in 51 oz cans or use multiple small cans to equal 1 1/2 quarts)
1 (51 ounce) can can clam juice (available in 51 oz cans or use multiple small cans to equal 1 1/2 quarts)
1/4 quart diced onion
1 quart diced carrot
1/4 quart diced celery
3 lbs peeled diced potatoes
30 ounces whole kernel corn (optional) or 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn (optional)
1/4 cup parsley
4 tablespoons black pepper
4 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2-2 lbs bacon, cut small and fried crisp
1 quart milk
1/2 quart heavy cream
1/2 cup cornstarch, mixed with
1 cup milk (separate from milk above)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except bacon, milk, heavy cream and cornstarch mix and cook over low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When vegetables and other ingredients are cooked add bacon, milk and heavy cream and turn up heat bringing to boil,stirring constantly.
  • Add cornstarch mix until thickened.
  • Turn heat back to low, continue stirring to keep chowder from burning.
  • Once chowder is back to serving temperature stir occasionally.
  • Note- cooked vegetables and other ingredients including bacon can be frozen for future use. To prepare just reheat ingredients and follow same steps for adding milk, heavy cream and cornstarch mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 1376, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.7

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER



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A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.

Provided by PIONEERGIRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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