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Mari's Clam Lovers Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: Mari Stephenson PHOTO BY: LESLEYfromWI

"This is a large amount of clam chowder good for parties or dinners. It's good served with oyster crackers, hard crust breads, or in sourdough bread bowls."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
  • 4 ounces bacon, chopped
  • 2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 5 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stockpot, saute bacon until almost crisp. Drain fat. Add clam juice, onion, carrots, water, celery, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes and simmer 20 more minutes. At the time you add potatoes start cream sauce.
  3. In a Dutch oven melt butter and add flour; blend until smooth. Slowly pour in cream, stirring constantly. DO NOT BOIL! When smooth, transfer to the stockpot.
  4. Stir in clams, salt, pepper, sugar and red wine vinegar. Simmer, never let boil, until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by KELLE11
I made this recipe on the 4th for a party and it was very good. I felt it needed a little more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by JLHOAGLUND
I'd never made clam chowder before; this was a huge success with my family! I'll make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by RAB639
four of my friends tasted this recipe, and everyone of them raved about it and want the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by Aspiring Chef Rita
I didn't change anything and now I wish I had. This barely tasted like clam chowder to me -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by Wild daycare
My teenager 'signed' me up to bring a homemade soup to a Cheerleading dish-to pass. I chose... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2005 by BARBIEL
This is one of the thickest, creamiest, BEST clam chowder recipes we have ever tried! I did,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2005 by WAYNEDOUGH
Lucky strike! on this one with KELLE11' 7/8/2002 modifications. OUTSTANDING! heres a couple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by ELSID
Best clam chowder ever!! We used fresh clams. Thanks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by bakelovenotwar
Really good chowder. Next time I will use a bigger stockpot. Very time consuming but worth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by George
Definately a keeper! This is an excellent dish. People I shared the chowder with are dying for...