LEGAL SEAFOOD LIGHT CLAM CHOWDER

LEGAL SEAFOOD LIGHT CLAM CHOWDER image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 c finely chopped fresh clams
3 c fish stock or 2 1/2 c bottled clam juice mixed with 1/2 c water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 c finely chopped celery
3/4 c finely chopped carrot
1 c diced potatoes (1/4" dice)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to tastes
1 T chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

1. In large saucepan, combine the onion, clams, fish stock or clam juice & water, bay leaf, & thyme. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, & simmer for 45 min. 2. Add the celery & carrot, re-cover, & continue cooking for 25 min. 3. Add the potatoes & garlic, re-cover, & continue cooking for 20 minutes (total cooking time is 90 min) 4. Taste for salt...theclam juice may have added sufficient saltiness....and add some salt if necessary. Remove the bay leaf, add plenty of pepper, sprinkle with parsley & serve at once.