Scotts Clam Chowder Food

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.

CLAM CHOWDER III

Steps:

• In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
• In a large pot, combine potatoes, celery, salt, pepper, onion mixture and juice from clams. Augment with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, 20 minutes.
• Stir in half-and-half and sugar. Combine melted butter and flour, then whisk into soup. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in clams and adjust seasonings.

THE BEST DAMN CLAM CHOWDER EVER

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
• Add the onion and cook until softened.
• Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
• Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
• Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
• (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).

CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and saute until tender. Add vermouth to deglaze pan, and reduce a little. Strain clams and reserve juice. Add clam juice and reduce a little, and then add cream and reduce by half. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Add potato soup and bring to a simmer. Add clams and cook just until clams are warm. Taste for seasoning, and add truffle oil, if using. For garnish, add brioche croutons or serve in sourdough bowl. Top with chopped parsley.;

MARK'S CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Put veggies in pot.
• Drain clam juice into veggie pot.
• Add water to cover.
• Boil until tender.
• Make white sauce with remaining ingredients.
• Melt butter.
• Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
• Cook for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Add half and half, stirring continuously until thick.
• Add clams and veggies to white sauce.
• Heat through.

SCOTT'S CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1 ¼ lbs red potatoes Dice and cook in a separate container and set aside, to be added last to the soup (do not over-cook).
• In a large soup pot bring to a boil: 3qt. Clam Juice 1 qt. Fish Stock
• 6oz. Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada 1 lb Celery, diced 8oz Onion, diced 1 tsp Garlic, chopped Boil vegetables in beer until done, and then add them to the stock.
• 12oz Butter 12oz Flour While stock is coming to a boil make roux by thoroughly mixing melted butter with flour and lightly cook roux, 1 to 2 minutes; incorporate with hot stock, stir in well, strain if needed.
• Now add these ingredients to stock: dash Dried Thyme 2 tsp Worcestershire 1 tsp Tabasco to taste Salt / Pepper 1 tbl. Clam base 26oz. Clams Season to taste, cook for 15 minutes (low simmer) stirring often ; add potatoes. **add Heavy Cream or Milk to desired taste and consistency.