Savory Clam Chowder Recipe
The flavor of this Clam Chowder recipe has occupied my mind so much that I almost never consider any other Clam Chowder recipe. The primary ingredient in this is Seafood. This Clam Chowder, when served as an Appetizer will always bring cheer to your table. If you like this recipe of Clam Chowder, please share on Facebook.
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 ounces pancetta or lean bacon, finely diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/4 pounds russet baking potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into small cubes
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped or minced clams
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
1. In a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker, combine the onion, celery, and pancetta.
2. Whisk the flour into 1/2 cup of the cold water. Stir into the vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir in the remaining 1 cup water and add the potatoes and thyme.
3. Drain the liquid from the clams into the slow cooker; reserve the clams in the refrigerator.
4. Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 6 hours, stirring once or twice, if possible, until the potatoes are tender, but not mushy and falling apart.
5. Increase the heat setting to high. Stir in the reserved clams, half-and-half, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Whisk the flour into 1/2 cup of the cold water. Stir into the vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir in the remaining 1 cup water and add the potatoes and thyme.
3. Drain the liquid from the clams into the slow cooker; reserve the clams in the refrigerator.
4. Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 6 hours, stirring once or twice, if possible, until the potatoes are tender, but not mushy and falling apart.
5. Increase the heat setting to high. Stir in the reserved clams, half-and-half, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, on high 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
