IRISH CLAM CHOWDER

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Make and share this Irish Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen of Everything

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large leek, chopped
4 medium potatoes, diced
8 ounces clam juice
3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter, divided
7 ounces shelled clams
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Chop leek and place in a bowl of cold water; agitate leeks with fingers to loosen dirt.
  • Dice potatoes.
  • In a large, heavy bottomed pot, saute leeks in 2 T. butter over medium heat until bright green and fragrant.
  • Add clam juice and chicken broth.
  • Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • While potatoes are simmering, in a saucepan, over medium-low heat, melt remaining butter.
  • Add flour and whisk into butter, cooking for a couple of minutes.
  • Add milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk constantly until mixture becomes very thick and bubbly.
  • Add white sauce to potato/leek mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined well.
  • Add clams, and salt & pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 627, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 11.9

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