Sarah Jane's Classic Clam Chowder 🍲🦪

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful clam chowder that’s perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. Packed with tender clams and creamy goodness, it’s an indulgent dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy the comforting flavors! 🥖✨

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 dozen clams in the shell (scrubbed clean)
3 cups of clam broth
4 slices of bacon (chopped)
4 tablespoons of butter
2¼ cups of diced raw potatoes
4 cups of milk
2 tablespoons of flour
2 medium onions (diced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Begin by scrubbing the clams with a hard brush. Carefully open each clam using a knife, ensuring you don't lose any of the flavorful liquor inside the shell.

🦪 Using fresh clams will yield the best flavor, but canned clams can be a convenient alternative if you're short on time. Adjust the clam broth accordingly.

Strain the clam liquor through two layers of cheesecloth to remove any debris, then finely grind the clams.
In a large kettle, fry the chopped bacon and diced onions until they are golden brown and fragrant.

🥓 For a smoky flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or swapping some of the bacon for smoked pancetta.

Add the ground clams, diced potatoes, and enough water to cover the potatoes and clams. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the clam liquor, milk, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer a thicker chowder, create a paste with the butter and flour, then add it to the pot and stir to reach your desired consistency.
Finish off by adding some extra butter for richness and adjust the seasoning to taste.

🍲 For an extra touch, sprinkle some fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme just before serving to brighten up the dish.

Variations

Seafood Delight: Add shrimp or scallops for an even heartier chowder that brings the ocean to your bowl!
Vegetarian Option: Substitute the clams with mushrooms and use a vegetable broth, keeping the rest of the ingredients for a creamy mushroom chowder.
Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a bit of heat.
Slow Cooker: Transfer all the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours for an easy, hands-off approach.

“You can’t want to take a powder, where it’s time for you to eat this chowder!” Enjoy every soothing spoonful! 🍽️💖

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Sure! Here’s the text from the image: --- **Sarah Jane's Clam Chowder** *Serves 8-10* - 3 dozen clams in the shell - 3 cups clam broth - 4 slices bacon - 4 tbsp butter - 2¼ cups diced raw potatoes - 4 cups milk - 2 tbsp flour - 2 medium onions - Salt and pepper to taste **Instructions:** 1. Scrub clams clean with a hard brush, open the clams with a knife being careful to not lose any of the liquor in the shell. 2. Strain liquor through 2 thicknesses of cheese cloth and grind the clams. 3. Chip bacon and onions and fry until brown. Put the ground clams, potatoes, bacon, and onions in a kettle and cover with just enough water to cook the potatoes and clams. 4. When done, add clam liquor, milk, and seasonings. If thick chowder is desired make a paste of butter and flour and thicken to desired consistency. 5. Add butter and salt and pepper. *“You can’t want to take a powder, where it’s time for you to eat this chowder!”* --- Let me know if you need anything else!

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# Sarah Jane's Classic Clam Chowder 🍲🦪 Warm up with this hearty and flavorful clam chowder that’s perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. Packed with tender clams and creamy goodness, it’s an indulgent dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy the comforting flavors! 🥖✨ ## Ingredients ### Main Ingredients - 3 dozen clams in the shell (scrubbed clean) - 3 cups of clam broth - 4 slices of bacon (chopped) - 4 tablespoons of butter - 2¼ cups of diced raw potatoes - 4 cups of milk - 2 tablespoons of flour - 2 medium onions (diced) - Salt and pepper to taste ## Instructions - Begin by scrubbing the clams with a hard brush. Carefully open each clam using a knife, ensuring you don't lose any of the flavorful liquor inside the shell. > 🦪 Using fresh clams will yield the best flavor, but canned clams can be a convenient alternative if you're short on time. Adjust the clam broth accordingly. - Strain the clam liquor through two layers of cheesecloth to remove any debris, then finely grind the clams. - In a large kettle, fry the chopped bacon and diced onions until they are golden brown and fragrant. > 🥓 For a smoky flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika or swapping some of the bacon for smoked pancetta. - Add the ground clams, diced potatoes, and enough water to cover the potatoes and clams. Cook until the potatoes are tender. - Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the clam liquor, milk, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer a thicker chowder, create a paste with the butter and flour, then add it to the pot and stir to reach your desired consistency. - Finish off by adding some extra butter for richness and adjust the seasoning to taste. > 🍲 For an extra touch, sprinkle some fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme just before serving to brighten up the dish. ## Variations - **Seafood Delight**: Add shrimp or scallops for an even heartier chowder that brings the ocean to your bowl! - **Vegetarian Option**: Substitute the clams with mushrooms and use a vegetable broth, keeping the rest of the ingredients for a creamy mushroom chowder. - **Spicy Kick**: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a bit of heat. - **Slow Cooker**: Transfer all the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours for an easy, hands-off approach. *“You can’t want to take a powder, where it’s time for you to eat this chowder!”* Enjoy every soothing spoonful! 🍽️💖

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Sarah Jane's Clam Chowder

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