bratten's clam chowder

Name: Bratten's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1 cup(s) finely diced celery; 2 cup(s) finely chopped potatoes; 2 can(s) (6 1/2 oz. each) minced clams; 3/4 cup(s) butter; 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 quart(s) half-and-half; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 pinch(es) black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar

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Judy Garcia

Gunnison, UT

Updated on May 14, 2012

This recipe (supposedly) came from Bratten's Seafood Grotto, a very popular (however, now defunct) seafood restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is very creamy, rich and full-flavored.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely diced celery
2 cups finely chopped potatoes
2 cans (6 1/2 oz. each) minced clams
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

How To Make bratten's clam chowder

Step 1

Drain clams. Place vegetables in small pan and pour clams over. Add water to barely cover; simmer, covered, until tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter; add flour and blend. Cook a few minutes, stirring constantly. Add cream and continue to cook, stirring constantly, till smooth and thick.
Step 3

Add vegetables and liquid; add seasonings and vineger and heat through.
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