Clam Chowder

Submitted by WNCLisa

"This is such a wonderful, flavorful recipe from "The Trawler Restaurant" in Charleston, SC"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 100

ingredients

• 2 cans chopped clams
• 4 onions, diced
• 2 heads celery, diced
• 3 lbs bacon, diced
• 4 ounces shallots, diced
• 4 ounces garlic, diced
• 1⁄2 cup thyme
• 6 bay leaves
• salt
• white pepper
• Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco sauce
• 5 lbs potatoes, diced
• 4 cups white wine
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 8 gallons clam broth
• 2 gallons half-and-half
• 2 gallons heavy cream
• 2 gallons all-purpose flour

directions

1. Render bacon Add vegetables and saute until translucent.
2. Add potatoes and Thyme Add margarine Deglaze with wine and sanger with flour.
3. Work into a Roux and cook for 5 minutes constantly moving.
4. Add stock in 3 parts to thoroughly incorporate.
5. Add cream, Half& Half, and worcestershire, and tobasco.
6. Simmer and check seasonings.
7. Add drained clams and cook 5 more minutes.