Skip Jack Chowder

Submitted by mjerusha81

"A Better Homes and Gardens Recipe (Oct. '77). An easy, VERY tasty, elegant rich soup. Sophisticated, not necessarily a kids favorite, but very good. Good as an appetizer soup. Cream based soup, but not very heavy. Good for a cold winter's day. One family member asks for this for Christmas every year. Can substitute 1 pint fresh clans or oysters for canned clams."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 medium red onions
• 1⁄4 cup snipped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 18 -24 ounces canned clams
• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (white extra sharp cheddar is good)
• 1⁄2 cup white wine

directions

1. Cook onion & parsley in butter in butter til tender, not brown.
2. Stir in soy sauce, thyme, salt, bay leaf, & hot pepper sauce.
3. Add clams/oysters, cook and stir over low heat about 5 minutes (til edges curl).
4. Stir in milk and cream.
5. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Remove from heat; stir in wine.