OLD FISHERMAN'S GROTTO MONTEREY CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE - (4/5)

Old Fisherman's Grotto Monterey Clam Chowder Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by KimberleyH

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 potato, diced
1 stalk of celery, diced
1/2 pound minced bacon
1 stick of butter
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 quart (2 cups) clam juice
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cream
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 pound chopped clams (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/2 teaspoon clam base (optional)

Steps:

Place vegetables, bacon and butter in a 5 qt sauce pot. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Be careful not to brown or scorch. When vegetables are tender, add flour to make a roux. Cook for two minutes, allowing flour to cook while stirring occasionally. Add clam juice and dairy products. Stir by using a wire whisk. Add fresh garlic, black pepper, chopped clams and clam base. Cook over low-medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent chowder from scorching. Cook for two hours or until chowder is brought to desired thickness. Notes: Use a crockpot if available. Also, clam juice can be added to thin chowder down if it gets too thick. Source: Old Fisherman's Grotto