christine's clam chowder |
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Christine is my dear foodie-friend. Everything she makes is fabulous, especially her family. We have shared many meals together, and this is from our annual Christmas potluck, going strong at 20+ years now.
That year, we were a little short on dishes, so we resorted to serving this in styrofoam cups. Tastes even better in a proper bowl.
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Pour the liquid from the clams into a large pot or Dutch oven with diced vegetables. Add water and simmer over medium heat until barely tender.
In the meantime, in a separate pot, melt butter, add flour, stirring constantly. Whisk in half-and-half a little at a time, until smooth and thick. Add to vegetables. Add clams, salt and pepper and vinegar at the end. The dash of vinegar is what finishes the chowder. Heat thoroughly.
In the meantime, in a separate pot, melt butter, add flour, stirring constantly. Whisk in half-and-half a little at a time, until smooth and thick. Add to vegetables. Add clams, salt and pepper and vinegar at the end. The dash of vinegar is what finishes the chowder. Heat thoroughly.