Clam Chowder
(from alaird’s recipe box)
Source: Aunt Judy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 4- 6 1/2 oz can minced clam
- 2 C onion, finely chopped
- 1 C celery, finely chopped
- 1 C carrot, finely chopped
- 4-6 C Potato, finely chopped
- 1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3/4 C margarine
- 3/4 C flour
- 1 qt 1/2 & 1/2
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- dash of pepper
Directions
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In a soup pot cover potatoes and veggies with juice from clams. Add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tender.
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separate pot, melt margarine. Blend with flour and cook 2-3 min. Gradually add 1/2 & 1/2. Cook and stir until smooth and thick. Add undrained veggies and clams. Heat and add salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar.
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(May add milk if too thick.
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May use potato masher for finer texture
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For potato soup omit the clams, but use a bottle of clam juice. Add bacon or ham, parsley or broccoli.
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can substitute carrots)