CHRISTMAS EVE CLAM CHOWDER

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Our Christmas Eve is all about fabulous seafood and classic movies. We have our clam chowder while watching Holiday Inn. -Pamela Stepp, Westminster, SC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup potato water., Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender., Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in cream and reserved potato water. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add clams, seasonings and potatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 50g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.