new england clam chowder

Layton, UT
Updated on Nov 16, 2011

This recipe has been perfected over many years and I think it has finally reached the pinnacle! Make it yourself and see what you think.

prep time
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield A Crowd!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onions, minced
  • 1 cup celery, minced
  • 4 cans minced clams with juice (or 1 lb clams)
  • 2 bottles clam juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 3/4 cup butter, cold
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 quart half and half
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

How To Make new england clam chowder

  • Step 1
    Drain juice from clams & pour over vegetables in saucepan; add clam juice to barely cover and simmer, covered, over medium heat until barely tender.
  • Step 2
    In the meantime, melt butter, add flour and blend; cook, stirring constantly. Add half and half; cook and stir with wire whisk until smooth and thick. Add undrained vegetables, clams & vinegar, and heat through.

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