Receta Classic New England Clam Chowda
Manhattan is a red soup, New England is a white chowder, and ours is a buttery yellow. This is the simplest, most satisfying chowder I have ever had. NO FLOUR!
I really get irritated when I try a "good" restaurant's NE Clam Chowder and 1) can't find the clams, and, 2) can't finish the paste they are passing off as NE Clam Chowder.
I don't particularly even like clams - mussels, oysters, excellent. Clams - not so much. But I love this soup!
So I am sharing my recipe for a chowder that I feel will stand the test - which means it is teriffic tasting, nourishing, satisfying and
visually appealing. This is a recipe for the family (which means even kids will like it) and one that will pair perfectly with my Jalapeno Maple Bacon Cornbread.
Tiempo de Prep: | American |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 4 |
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Dice the bacon, onions and potatoes
- In a 2 qt saucepan, render the bacon, cooking until done - it does not need to be crisp
- Add the onions and gently saute until translucent - don't caramelize them
- Add the potatoes and toss to coat will the fat
- Add the clams in their juice
- Add the milk
- add the butter
- Add the salt & pepper to tast - just a pinch of salt - the clam juice is salty
- Cook on med-low until the potatoes are toothsome.
- I prefer my clams to have some character, so I base my cooking time on the potatoes. Cook longer = clams softer.
- Serve with a bread or biscuits of choice (try a cornbread)