A recipe for New England Clam Chowder. Follow the simple recipe instructions for New England Clam Chowder shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 Tbs. clarified butter3 ea. hearts of celery, chopped
2 ea. leeks, white part only, chopped
1 ea. Spanish onion, chopped
1 ea. Idaho potato, peeled and diced
3 Tsp. white flour
20 ea. top neck clams, shelled, chopped, strained and juice reserved
1 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 c. water
Salt to taste
Directions
1. Simmer the celery, leeks, and onions in clarified butter forsix minutes. Add potatoes. Add the flour to thicken, continually stirring. 2. Add the chopped clams and juice. Continue simmering for one
minute. Add the heavy cream and water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. To bring out the full flavor of this delicious chowder, remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for a few minutes. this steeping will enrich its taste. If the chowder is too thick, add more water.
