Best The Chart House Clam Chowder Copycat Including Spice Blend Recipes

The Chart House Clam Chowder (Copycat) Including Spice Blend image

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 slice hickory smoked bacon, minced
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon seasoning (see spice blend recipe below)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can clams
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced
4 teaspoons oregano
4 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons marjoram
2 teaspoons dill
4 teaspoons thyme
4 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sage
4 teaspoons rosemary
2 teaspoons tarragon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

Directions for The Chart House Spice Blend:.
Blend ingredients, crushing in a mortar if possible. Store in a resealable plastic bag to refrigerate.
For the Clam Chowder:.
In a heavy-bottomed, 4-pint soup kettle, saute bacon, butter, onion, garlic and The Cliff House Spice Blend over low heat. Do not allow to brown.
Drain clams and set aside, reserving the juice. Slowly stir the flour and clam juices in the saute mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add half and half and simmer 20 minutes.
Add white pepper, potatoes and clams. Heat to serving temperature. Do not allow to boil, as this toughens the clams. Serve at once with crackers and warm cornbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 304, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.8

Maine Clam Chowder image

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups bottled clam juice
2/3 cup flour
1 cup onion (finely chopped)
6 ounces salt pork fat, diced (or 8 slices of bacon diced)
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces cooked clams (chopped)
4 medium potatoes (cooked and cut in bite-sized chunks)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

Fry the diced salt pork--"porkies" (or bacon) in a pan till done; drain and set aside.
Heat the clam juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
In separate pan put the butter and onions and sauté till translucent.
Add the flour and whisk continuously for 5 minutes.
Add to the clam juice slowly whisking all the while so there will be no lumps.
Add the clams and stir; add potato chunks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.
When you serve, put the "porkies" (fried salt pork) or bacon on the table to put in the individual bowls.
Make this a day ahead for flavor.
NOTE: If fresh clams are not available, substitute a 6 ounce can of clams including the juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.2, Fat 59.8, SaturatedFat 31.1, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 1340, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.1

Easy and Delicious Clam Chowder! image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 slices bacon, chopped (can use more)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/2 cup dry white wine (or use chardonnay)
1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
1 cup full-fat milk
2 (5 ounce) cans clams (save the juice!)
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
1 small russet potato, peeled and grated
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt
pepper (lots of pepper!)

Steps:

In a heavy-bottomed pot brown the bacon, then add in onions, celery, thyme, bay leaf and garlic (if using); saute for about 4 minutes.
Add in wine, whipping cream, milk and the juice from the clams (save the clams to add in the end).
Add in the grated potato; bring to a slow simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the grated potato softens, releases the starches and thickens the chowder base.
Add in the reserved clam meat, evapoated milk and chopped parsley; bring to JUST a simmer and remove from heat.
Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 710.7, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 23.2