Rich Clam Chowder

Rich Clam Chowder

1 hr and 10 mins to make • Serves 22

Seafood

6 cans

(6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams

Produce

6	Celery, ribs
3	Onions, large
2 tbsp	Parsley, fresh
6 cups	Red potatoes

Baking & Spices

1 1/2 cups	All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp	Pepper
3 tsp	Salt

Oils & Vinegars

1/4 cup

Red wine vinegar

Dairy

1 1/2 cups	Butter
8 cups	Half-and-half cream

Liquids

3 cups water
Directions In a stockpot, combine the potatoes, onions, celery and water. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add juice to potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir into potato mixture. Add the vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and clams. Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 22 servings (1 cup each). This clam chowder is SO rich and yummy!!  You just have to try this!!  It is so rich that the butter and half and half could be cut down.  Milk could be used.  It is SO good and filling!!