New England Clam Chowder

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cin

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What I usually do when I cook, is look at a bunch of recipes to get a general idea, and then tweek it for my tastes. I made this big pot of clam chowder lastnight, and it was wonderful. Thought I'd share.


1 stick of butter
3 slices of bacon, chopped (I used veggie bacon)
1/2 onion chopped
3 sticks of celery, chopped
1 cop chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp blackened redfish seasoning (made by Chef Prudhomme, this stuff is wonderful for so many things)
1 sprig of fresh rosemary (I have a plant growing on my windowsill that I just pinch off a bit at a time)
1/2 cup flour
1 large can of clams and the juice (I used a 51 oz can I got from Costco, was perfect)
4 cups (about) chopped potatoes (I used yukon gold)
1 - 2 cups of half and half (I just poured it in - didn't measure)

In a large heavy stew pot, melt butter over med heat. Add bacon, onion, celery, parsley, redfish seasoning, and rosemary. Saute until veggies are cooked but not browned. Add flour and cook several minutes more until flour just begins to brown. Add clams and juice, and potatoes, bring to a soft boil and then reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes are tender. Stir in half and half and then turn off heat and let sit till your ready to eat. yumm enjoy
 
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WyoKathy

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My gosh!

Cin that sounds wonderful. I am afraid that a stick of butter and a cup or two of cream is not on my diet however! Some day I will splurge and give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy
 
cin

cin

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Hi Kathy.

Well you can definitely use canola or olive oil, and cut down on the amount. You can also substitute 2% milk for the half and half. To me, the recipe is just the guideline. It's not set in stone by any means. :)
 
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WyoKathy

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Me too!

Cin, you cook like I do! I like your suggestions but I got to tell you I am looking forward to the day when I can use butter and cream just for the heck of it!

Kathy
 
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cin

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Hmm maybe you can just omit the flour, and then add in some potato flakes after you add the clams and juice? You can always then cut down on the amount of diced potatoes if you wanted.
 
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Fly Girl

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I make a cream of potato soup that instead of the half and half, i use the fat free half and half...Land O lakes makes a good one. and for the butter, I use half of what the recipe calls for with country crock shedds spread, and i make up the rest of the flavor with Butter Buds butter flavoring.....keeps the taste and is not so high in fat.......
 
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