Aunt Pats Clam Chowder Recipes

CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• First, shuck the clams and remove the bellies. Clean the clams and then chop them into small pieces. Put to the side until ready to add to the pot.
• Heat the butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and sweet onion and cook, mixing often, until they begin to soften. Next, sprinkle in the salt, black pepper and seafood boil seasoning. Add the self-rising flour to make a roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the clams and clam juice.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon and finely chop. Add to the pot. Add the potatoes along with the scallions. Stir to combine. Lastly, add the milk and half-and-half. Stir to warm. Serve in a bowl with parsley as a garnish.

AUNT PAT'S CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. Thoroughly cook the bacon and set aside. Leave several Tbsp of bacon grease in the pan and saute the celery and onions in it. Dice potatoes and put in a pot. Pour diced tomatoes and their juices over and and just enough water to cover.
• 2. Coarsely chop or pulse in a food processor the clams a few at a time. **Reserve any liquid from the clams and set aside**
• 3. Add the sauteed celery and onions to the pot, then add the clams and cabbage.
• 4. Finely dice the fresh parsley and remove the thyme from the stems. Add to the pot. Simmer on very low heat until the potatoes are tender.
• 5. Right before serving crumble the bacon over the top.
• 6. DO NOT ADD SALT to this recipe. Taste as you cook, if you feel it needs salt, add a little bit of the reserved clam juice instead and a little black pepper to taste. The clam juice can easily over-salt a dish so only add small amounts at a time.

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the same skillet, saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in soup and milk. Add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.