Starter
Authentic Clam chowder
This version of Authentic Clam chowder is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Starter configurations....
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5 Min Prep
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19 Min Cook
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5 Servings
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1½ kg Clams
- 50g Butter
- 150g Bacon
- 1 finely chopped Onion
- sprigs of fresh Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tbls Plain Flour
- 150ml Milk
- 150ml Double Cream
- 2 medium Potatoes
- Chopped Parsley
Instructions
1
Rinse the clams in several changes of cold liquid and empty out well.
2
Tip the clams into a large skillet with 500ml of liquid.
3
lid, bring to the heat to boiling point and low-boil for 2 mins until the clams have just opened.
4
Tip the contents of the skillet into a colander over a mixing bowl to catch the clam stock.
5
When cool enough to handle, remove the clams from their shells – reserving a handful of empty shells for presentation if you want.
6
Strain the clam stock into a jug, leaving any grit in the bottom of the mixing bowl.
7
You should have around 800ml stock.
8
mildly hot the shortening in the same skillet and sizzle the bacon for 3-4 mins until it starts to brown.
9
agitate in the shallot, thyme and bay and mildly hot everything gently for 10 mins until the shallot is soft and golden.
10
Scatter over the dusting perfumed element and agitate in to make a sandy paste, mildly hot for 2 mins more, then gradually agitate in the clam stock then the whole milk and the froth.
11
Throw in the potatoes, bring everything to a low-boil and leave to bubble away gently for 10 mins or until the potatoes are cooked.
12
Use a fork to pound a few of the potato chunks against the side of the skillet to help thicken – you still want lots of defined chunks though.
13
agitate through the clam protein and the few clam shells, if you've gone down that route, and low-boil for a minute to reheat.
14
augment the taste with plenty of black pepper and a little seasoning, if needed, then agitate through the parsley just before ladling into bowls or hollowed-out crusty rolls.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
United States
United States
Course
Starter
Starter
Diet
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Total Time
24 mins
24 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
5 minsCooking Time
19 minsTotal Time
24 minsMaster Chef
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