This oustanding recipe was a favorite of my husband's and I on our honeymoon at Seaside Oregon located on the northern pacific coast.
Provided by CRADER4903
Categories Chowders
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water.
- Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size.
- Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth.
- Mince the clam flesh, and set aside.
- Filter the clam broth either through coffee filters or cheesecloth and set aside.
- In a large, heavy pot slowly cook the bacon.
- Remove from the grease and set them aside.
- Slowly cook the onions in the grease for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cooked through but not browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the reserved clam broth and the fish stock, and whisk to remove any flour lumps.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, add the potatoes, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved clams and light cream.
- Heat the chowder until it is the temperature you like.
- Serve in large soup bowls with oyster crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.8, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 285.5, Sodium 877.2, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 89.7
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