This is the wonderful, creamy clam chowder i grew up with in Seattle. Thickened only with heavy cream, then topped with sweet butter, this clam chowder is the real thing, satisfying beyond description.
Northwest Creamy Manila Clam Chowder
- Servings: 2 cups
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cooking Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh manila clams
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ½ pound alderwood smoked bacon
- 2 large onions, chopped (1½ pounds) 1
- 1 ½ pounds Red Pontiac (new) potatoes, peeled and diced (10-12 small)
- 6 cups clam nectar (from above)
- 2 medium-size carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium-size celery stalks, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- alderwood-smoked fine sea salt (or regular fine sea salt)
- freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- See post at LunaCafe for directions.
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