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Richard's Seafood Chowder

By: Richard Danser 
"A rich tasting seafood chowder that can be served as a main dish, with a green salad and hot bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 -8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sherry
  • 1 cup minced carrot
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 2 cups unpeeled, minced red potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups 1% milk
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 2 cups clam juice

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion in oil and sherry, until soft. Add carrots, celery, and potato and saute 2 minutes. Add clam juice and cover. Simmer until potatoes are soft (about 15 minutes).
  2. Puree half of the mixture in a blender until smooth, then return to stock pot.
  3. Add tomato paste, cayenne, milk, half and half, shrimp, and scallops. Bring to boil, lower heat to simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 360 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 170mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by Marianne G   view full review
EXCELLENT Chowder!! I have made this twice so far. I did cut the liquid back by about half,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by KLK19572   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. Also is an excellent base for fish chowder. Add your own...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2003 by LAURA RAMSEY   view full review
Be prepared to freeze this soup or eat it for a few days. My 13 month old loves it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2003 by PBWHITE   view full review
This is an outstanding chowder, better than most restaurants can dream up, for sure! The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2005 by CHRISANDY   view full review
Wow- I was VERY disappointed with this recipe. First of all, since the vegetables (including...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by ITSMEBRANDI   view full review
I did not find this recipe very good. I had to add chicken boullion to give it some taste. Way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by iluvmysix Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was wonderful. Any fish or seafood will work. Even the kids enjoyed this.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2008 by MNSUGGS   view full review
One of my favorites. I have made this chowder many times. There are usually no left overs.

 

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