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Recipe: New England Clam Chowder

Categories: Soups, Seafood

Yield: 4 Servings

      2 tb CLARIFIED BUTTER
      3    HEARTS OF CELERY, CHOPPED
      2    LEEKS, WHITE PART ONLY, CHOP
      1    SPANISH ONION, CHOPPED
      1    IDAHO POTATO, PEELED AND DIC
      3 ts WHITE FLOUR
     20    TOP NECK CLAMS, SHELLED,
           CHOPPED, STRAINED, AND JUICE
           RESERVED
      1 c  HEAVY CREAM
  1 1/2 c  WATER
           SALT TO TASTE

1. Simmer the celery, leeks, and onions in clarified butter for six 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.

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