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Cathie's Clam Chowder

By: Cathie West 
"Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy -- I know that's how my hubby likes it. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail Bloody Mary
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream
  • 4 cups minced clams
  • ground white pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  3. Season with pepper and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 271 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by Ali   view full review
I quadrupled this recipe for an office potluck at work, what a hit! Here are some of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2003 by SBERDAHL   view full review
This recipe is excellent, and very easy. Instead of using bottled clam juice, which can be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by JOYCEETAY   view full review
This clam chowder is awesome! I don't like potatoes in soup, so I'm always picking them out....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by nads   view full review
Absolutely delicious. My family just loved this recipe. Kids gobbled it up and husband had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2004 by TIA1966   view full review
Wonderful, chuncky and flavor-filled chowder. I substituted 2 small potatoes (red & russet)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by apriulsun66   view full review
I was disappointed with this recipe. I followed the directions exactly (except where it forgot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by Larry Walker   view full review
This has been an OMG GOOD chowder, But.. If you have more that 2 people eating it, You should...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by CatPurrson   view full review
Great! Trying to do the low carb thing, but was afraid chowder would be too boring without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2008 by nia   view full review
and to think... i thought i didn't even like chowder. this was amazingly good and easy. ty for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by CINDY MADONNA   view full review
I have made this several times and it is excellent. Easy too!

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