Clam Chowder

Published on 9 February 2025 at 17:28

Our hearty soup that has been a comfort food for generations. Made with tender clams, creamy potatoes, this is a perfect blend of land and sea. From the creamy New England to the tomato-based Manhattan style, each with its own distinct taste. 

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 onion large, chopped medium sized
  • 2 stalks of celery sliced and cut in half again
  • 3 potatoes 
  • sea salt & ground black pepper
  • 400g clams 
  • 8 fluid ounces vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 pint semi skimmed milk

Instructions

  • Cut all your vegetables and place them in a sauté pan.
  • Add the vegetable stock, bring to boil, simmer for 10 minutes then add the clams and simmer for extra 5 minutes
  • Remove from heat and set aside. In a pot, melt the butter on medium heat. Slowly add the flour and whisk until it becomes a paste.  
  • It should take around 1 minute. Add the milk and whisk constantly until the roux reaches your desired consistency for around 5 minutes.
  • Add the roux to the vegetables and clams and stir well