Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2012

Too much pepper for my taste, but will make again with less. Very nice alternative to cream clam chowder.

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

We really enjoyed this recipe with modifications: per other reviewers I reduced the onion, dill, and black pepper. I used half of a very large onion and added a diced carrot when sauteeing with the onion. I used 1 1/2 tablespoons of dried dill and 1 tablespoon black pepper. I subbed cubed red potatoes for the canned potatoes and used two cans of clams, but would use freshly shucked next time.

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kirklandcook

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Roseville, Michigan, USA

Living In: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2011

I made this for my roommate last night and will admit it was my first foray into seafood/chowders. It was super easy to make and VERY tasty. The cayenne/tabasco adds a subtle kick to it. I couldn't get fingerling potatoes so I used red russet ones- diced with the skins on and threw them in the pot with the clams in step 1. They cooked up fine.

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jqfish

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

I sauted sliced shallot, fine diced onion,carrot,celery,diced sweet potato,garlic in tbls butter.Used half the amount of pepper and dill.when vegetables soft,added the white canned potato,added 1/4 c water cooked for 13 min. Added 1 cup heavy cream,stirred. Added all this to the simmering liquid and simmered additional 15 min. Now this is very good soup!

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Michael Kovac

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2010

I think this must require fresh clams as directed but others used canned so I gave it a shot. Not at all like the Rhode Island clam chowder I remember from living in CT. Bland and off in flavor.

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sandy

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2010

I have to say as I was looking through all the clam chowder recipes, I didn't think I would find a clear chowder recipe, but then I found this Rhode Island recipe and I knew it would be clear since we also live in Rhode Island. My husband and his brother went out and got quahogs tonight so I will be making this recipe the right way!!

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lilroudy23

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Manhattan, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2010

Wow, this had great flavor and was so easy! I used canned clams, fresh potatoes, and veg broth (only 2 cups because I ran out of room in the pot). I also used half the dill, and I didn't measure the black pepper. This recipe is easy to adjust to your tastes, and great for when you want a quick, gourmet-tasting meal.

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KymInNM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Central Point, Oregon, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2009

A great low-fat clam chowder. BEWARE: WAY TOO MUCH dill, onion, pepper & salt. We substitue more-easily-obtained ingredients: Canned minced clams for fresh, cut-up baking potatoes for fingerlings. Reduced onion to one vs two, two teaspoons each of dill and black pepper vs three and two tablespoons, respectively, less then 1/2 teas salt vs 1 teas. I didn't think I even liked dill, but gave it a try. Now I try to find recipes WITH dill. This chowder disappears quickly, so make a double dose. With excellent flavors and easy prep, it's a regular in our house. (I try to use organic celery because celery is usually at the top of the "Dirty Dozen.")

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Jan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Living In: East Lansing, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

I've made this twice now and this is a really good "quick & easy" recipe. My only substitution was canned clams for the shucked clams (3 cans). I'm sure it would be even better with freshly shucked clams. The first time I made it, since I love spicy food, I used all of the pepper called for in the recipe, even though I knew it was a lot. It was too hot for my wife to enjoy, although she said the flavor was great. The next time I made it, I only used 1T black pepper and a few dashes of hot sauce. I omitted the cayenne. She loved it!! Thanks for the recipe!

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JSlot

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Home Town: Summerville, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

This was really good!!! I made it tonight and we really enjoyed it and I used canned clams.. I added garlic with the onions and celery and omitted the dill as I'm not a fan of dill. Quick and easy with items you always have on hand. Great recipe thanks!!

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