Thick and creamy, loaded with potatoes and tender mollusks - New England clam chowder is a favorite far outside the region from where it gets its name.
As any Boston native knows, this hearty, simple "chowda" is the perfect meal on a cold winter day!
Ingredients
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3 cans of minced clams
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup chopped celery
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2 cups cubed potatoes
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1 cup chopped carrots
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3/4 cup butter
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3/4 cup flour
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1 quart half-and-half
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2 tbsp red vinegar
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1 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
Directions
Drain the clam juice into a pan with the vegetables, add water and cover. Simmer until they are soft.
In large pan, melt the butter and slowly stir in the flour, then add the half-and-half. Now add veggie-clam juice mixture. Heat but don't boil!
Add clams just before serving. Then add a little vinegar, salt and pepper for taste.
Voila - clam chowder!
