CLAM CHOWDER

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 dozen littleneck clams (3 pounds or more), or an equivalent amount of other clams
1 medium onion, peeled and minced
2 large potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Wash clams well, scrubbing if necessary to remove external grit. Place them in a pot with half-cup water, and turn heat to high. Steam, shaking pot occasionally, until most of the clams are open, 7 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove clams to a broad bowl; reserve cooking liquid.
When clams are cool enough to handle, shuck them over the bowl, catching every drop of their liquid; discard shells. If any clams remain closed, use a thin-bladed knife to pry them open (it will be easy).
Chop clams. Strain all liquid through a sieve lined with a paper towel or a couple of layers of cheesecloth. Measure liquid, and add enough water to make 3 1/2 cups.
Combine liquid with onion and potato in saucepan; cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, keep covered, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the clams, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 791 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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