BAB'S NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD CHOWDER

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"What is better than a great New England chowder on a cold rainy day or at a family summer BBQ? There are many chowders out there that are either too time consuming or too expensive for the average family to make. This version is one I have developed for my family and friends that is easy to make, does not break the bank and also has the best interests of your waistline at heart."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 slices of bacon
3 tbsp butter
1 diced large Vidalia onion
4 ribs diced celery
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp Old Bay
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 c white flour
2 bay leaves
2 cups diced raw new red potatos
1 32 oz box of seafood stock or broth
2 lbs cod
1 lb bay scallops
1 lb chopped chowder clams
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
2 cans evaporated milk
1/2 c chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the bacon into small pieces using kitchen scissors
  • Melt the butter in the dutch oven and add the bacon
  • Cook the bacon until crisp and then remove and set aside
  • Add the onion and celery and cook until translucent
  • Add the minced garlic and all the spices, stir to combine
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable/spice mixture
  • Stir to combine and to "cook out" the flour for about 2 minutes
  • Add the diced potatos and stir
  • Add the seafood stock and stir to combine
  • Continue to cook on a simmer, the soup will thicken so be sure to stir every few minutes
  • When the chowder reached your desired thickness, add all of the seafood and the evaporated milk
  • Continue to stir occasionally until all of the seafood is cooked.
  • DO NOT ALLOW THIS TO BOIL
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley
  • Serve with oyster crackers or some great garic bread

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