It has been cold here, and by cold I mean COLD… we got a few feet of snow on Friday!!! When it get’s cold I like soup, chowders and stews. I’m not the only one, right?
I grew up with clam chowder. I’ve always loved my mom’s recipe, but I also have a love for the clam chowder at my favorite beach side restaurant, Mo’s, in Oregon. I’ve tried a few Mo’s Knock offs, and they are great, but I love my version as well.
Clam Chowder
2 Lrg onions, diced
olive oil
5-6 big potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery stalks chopped
Can crushed clams
2 Jars Clam Juice
3/4 C butter
3/4 C flour
Half pint of cream
Half pint of Milk
1/2 jar bacon bits
shredded cheddar
salt and pepper
In a large pot saute the onions in oil until they caramelize. Add the potatoes, celery and the clam juice then add enough water to cover vegetables. And a dash of salt Boil.
In small pot (while the vegetables are boiling) melt butter, then add the flour and stir to paste. Add the cream and milk stir on med/high until it’s thick. When the vegetables are cooked add the cream sauce to the big pot. Add the clams, bacon bits and pepper to taste.
The longer you let the chowder simmer the better the flavor. Serve the chowder with the cheddar, extra bacon bits and cornbread.
Clam Chowder
2 Lrg onions, diced
olive oil
5-6 big potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery stalks chopped
Can crushed clams
2 Jars Clam Juice
3/4 C butter
3/4 C flour
Half pint of heavy cream (you can use half n half, instead)
Half pint of Milk
1/2 jar bacon bits
shredded cheddar
salt and pepper
In a large pot saute the onions in oil until they caramelize. Add the potatoes, celery and the clam juice then add enough water to cover vegetables. And a dash of salt Boil.
In small pot (while the vegetables are boiling) melt butter, then add the flour and stir to paste. Add the cream and milk stir on med/high until it’s thick. When the vegetables are cooked add the cream sauce to the big pot. Add the clams, bacon bits and pepper to taste.
The longer you let the chowder simmer the better the flavor. Serve the chowder with the cheddar, extra bacon bits and cornbread.
Ashlee
