Atlantic Clam Chowder Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 quart shucked clams (add water if too dry)
• 1/3 pound salt pork
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 ribs celery, minced
• 2 large potatoes, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 quart of milk, scalded (may use half cream for thicker soup)
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 1/4 cup of flour
• Salt and pepper

How to cook Atlantic Clam Chowder:

• Drain and chop clams, reserving liquid.
• Fry salt pork in a heavy pan until all fat is rendered add onions and celery and brown lightly.
• Add butter melt.
• Blend in flour and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
• Add clams, potatoes, clam liquid, bay leaf, and thyme.
• Cook until the potatoes are tender.
• If desired, add fish and/or shellfish to make seafood chowder.

This recipe for Atlantic Clam Chowder serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Soup/Stew
Cuisine: American