Rich Clam Chowder Recipe

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"I came across a chowder recipe I liked several years ago and have made just enough changes to give it a unique flavor...and feed a pretty large crowd. People always go back for seconds, then ask for the recipe." —Teresa Dastrup, Meridian, Idaho.

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Rich Clam Chowder Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Cook: 25 min.

Yield: 22 Servings

45 25 70

Ingredients

6 cups diced peeled red potatoes
3 large onions, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 cups water
6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a stockpot, combine the potatoes, onions, celery and water. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add juice to potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir into potato mixture.
Add the vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and clams. Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 22 servings (1 cup each).

Originally published as Rich Clam Chowder in Taste of Home February/March 2008

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Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2013 by Chef-Gregorio

That vinegar gives it the perfect little bit of zing that I love! I'm a professional chef and tweak it slightly more but when it's my soup of the day I almost run out of bowls, everyone loves it! Lol

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by Helenw7olf

Best clam Chowder I've had! Everyone loved it and will make it again & again

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by annabee30

Family loves it when I make this. I add clam base for a more pronounced clam flavor.