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Smokey Clamicken Chowder

By: rccola1  
"This wholesome, warming chowder is quite simple and filling."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning blend
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 potato, cubed
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
  • 1/2 pound roasted chicken thigh meat, diced
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded smoked cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Cook the bacon and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the grease has rendered out, and the bacon has begun to brown. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Stir the garlic, onion, carrots, and celery into the bacon drippings, and cook for 10 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the flour, and continue cooking and stirring 10 minutes more.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, and season with cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and herb seasoning blend, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Meanwhile, place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain, and place into a blender. Puree until smooth, using some of the half-and-half as needed.
  4. Add the broccoli puree, remaining half-and-half, potato, clams, and chicken to the simmering chowder. Return to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cubed butter until melted, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 21.7g | Cholesterol: 76mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2008 by cil 
Our family really loved the flavor of this chowder - albeit with a few changes. I left out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by jillbaker 
Sooooo tasty and flavorful! We will make this again! Even my 5 and 10 year old kids loved it!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by DAVEB 
GREAT RECIPE, EVEN MY WIFE WHO DOESN'T CARE FOR CLAM CHOWDER ENJOYS THIS RECIPE!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by bikerchickie 
thought I had clams on hand, but didn't, so I made this per original recipe without the clams,... MORE

 
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