Post by April B. on Feb 3, 2003 15:08:41 GMT -6
Pacific Coast Clam Chowder
Serves 8
Ingredients
5 bacon slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups milk
5 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 (6-1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, undrained
Crackers or bread
Directions
In a large soup pot over medium heat, saute bacon until crisp and golden brown.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain bacon on
paper towels (drain off fat from soup pot).
Set aside.
Reduce heat to low and add butter or margarine and stir until melted.
Add onion and saute until soft. Add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly until well blended.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
Add potatoes and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Add bacon, clams, and clam liquid; simmer until Thoroughly heated.
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls.
Serve with crackers or bread. ;D
Serves 8
Ingredients
5 bacon slices, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups milk
5 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 (6-1/2 oz.) cans minced clams, undrained
Crackers or bread
Directions
In a large soup pot over medium heat, saute bacon until crisp and golden brown.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain bacon on
paper towels (drain off fat from soup pot).
Set aside.
Reduce heat to low and add butter or margarine and stir until melted.
Add onion and saute until soft. Add flour, salt, and pepper, stirring constantly until well blended.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
Add potatoes and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Add bacon, clams, and clam liquid; simmer until Thoroughly heated.
Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and serve in soup bowls.
Serve with crackers or bread. ;D