New England Clam Chowder

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 quarts milk; 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained; 2 to 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground sage; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Minced fresh parsley

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (3 quarts)

I wasn't satisfied with other recipes I came across for clam chowder, so I devised this one. Everyone who's tried it raves about it. The dish is great on a cold day.

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Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts milk
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add flour; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain potatoes; add to Dutch oven. Add clams and remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 254 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

New England Clam Chowder

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