Fisherman's Wharf-Style Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl

Submitted by LeahMarie

"Recipe from the National Examiner. Sounds really tasty. Not sure about the prep or cooking time, so I am guessing. Can't wait to try this!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons diced salt pork or 1 slice bacon
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 finely chopped celery
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups clam juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chopped canned clams
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 drops Tabasco sauce
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs bread, bowl

directions

1. Place salt pork or bacon in a pot and cook 2 minutes over medium heat until crisp.
2. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3. Add the onion and celery and saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and celery softens.
4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir into a paste.
5. Add clam juice, potato and thyme.
6. Increase heat and bring ingredients to a boil.
7. Reduce to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
8. Add clams and stir in cream.
9. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
10. Add salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce.
11. Spoon the chowder into the bread bowl and garnish with salt pork or bacon.
12. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Tansysmom]

Very similar to my own recipe but I use half chicken broth and half clam juice for extra flavor. I also add a shredded carrot plus one cup Half & Half and one cup heavy cream for a rich, delicious chowder. We aren't fans of the bread bowl idea. The result is soggy bread and chowder that quickly becomes too thick and gloopy by absorbing starchiness from the bread.

 

[TYpeace]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! I just added some colby cheese(1/2 lbs.) RED potatos & red onion.Salt and FRESH ground pepper. Was just like being on th wharf in Monterey. CHEERS!

 

[Shari2]

This is a quick and simple recipe to make. My son loves clam chowder and was thrilled with it but we both thought it needs some more flavor, not sure what though. I will make this again and play around with it. Thank you for posting it.