MOM'S CLAM CHOWDER

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When we lived in Michigan, this was a perfect comforting soup when blustery winds blew into town. The steaming bowls of soup warmed up icy toes just right!-Christine Schenher, San Clemente, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrot
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, celery, carrot and green pepper in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add the remaining butter; cook until melted. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended., Gradually stir in the broth, clam juice, potato and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring frequently. , Add the cream, clams and milk; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 927mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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