Maine Clam Chowder

Submitted by Vicki in CT

"Creamy and good. From the cookbook, "Maine Ingredients"."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 2 1/2 quarts
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 4 small potatoes, peeled, diced, and boiled
• 1⁄4 lb butter
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 32 ounces clam juice
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 lbs clams
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Melt butter in large pot. Add onions, celery, and scallions. Saute until vegetables are softened. Add the flour and cook 2-4 minutes longer, but do not brown.
2. Stirring constantly add the clam juice. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add half and half and wine. Add clams and potatoes. Add seasonings.
3. Gently simmer soup but do not allow it to boil for 8-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this recipe without a careful read, so was a little put out when the directions indicate the addition of half-and-half, but the ingredients don't list it! Fortunately I had it on hand, & ended up using a cup of the stuff, which worked out just fine! Except for this little problem, the chowder itself turned out great & made for a wonderfully tasty lunch! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup tag]