Clam Chowder for Christmas Eve |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 ounce(s) bacon diced |
1 medium onion diced |
3 stalks celery diced |
1/4 pound(s) new potatoes diced and blanched |
5 cup(s) half-and-half |
3 ounce(s) butter |
1 1/2 cup(s) clams, fresh or frozen chopped |
1/3 cup(s) flour |
2 ounce(s) clam concentrate or clam base |
1 1/4 cup(s) clam juice or nectar |
1 pinch(s) garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon(s) marjoram |
1 teaspoon(s) beau monde seasoning |
3 teaspoon(s) fresh basil chopped |
1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon(s) dill |
1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme |
2 bay leaves |
1/8 cup(s) fresh parsley chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook bacon until transparent. Add the butter, onions, and celery, and all of the seasoning except dill and parsley. Cook until tender. Add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat. Add the hald-and-half, clam nectar and base. Heat just under boiling point. Steam potatoes and cool. Add chopped clams and potatoes. Bring to a boil slowly and cool for 2-3 minutes. Add dill and parsley, adjust all seasoning to personal taste, and serve.
2. Get ready for those reindeer to land!
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