Laura from Family Spice has chosen East Hampton Clam Chowder
This Ina Garten recipe is from her cook book
Barefoot Contessa Family Style
Brimming with carrots, celery, onion and of course, clams in a creamy and hearty broth.
Preparation is easy…
saute the vegetables after chopping
simmer in clam juice
make a rue of butter and flour
add to broth to thicken
add clams and milk
heat through and enjoy!
East Hampton Clam Chowder
2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style
Food Network.com
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
- 2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
- 2 cups medium-diced celery (4 stalks)
- 2 cups medium-diced carrots (6 carrots)
- 4 cups peeled medium-diced boiling potatoes (8 potatoes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 quart (4 cups) clam juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups chopped fresh chowder clams (1 1/2 pounds shucked clams)
Directions
Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of the butter in a large heavy-bottomed stockpot. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until translucent. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the clam juice, bring to a boil, and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
In a small pot, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour. Cook over very low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in a cup of the hot broth and then pour this mixture back into the cooked vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes until the broth is thickened.
Add the milk and clams and heat gently for a few minutes to cook the clams. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve hot.
I am salivating just looking at the soup! so hearty and warm…reminds me of childhood and home 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Oh yum! This looks so delicious and I would like some NOW! I'll have to make some soon.
The weather is really cool here…great for soup!!!
What a beautiful soup tureen! I love how you assembled the step-by-step photos too. The recipe for clam chowder looks like a winner and one I am going to be trying. Homemade clam chowder is a family favorite meal.
Yum, I've been thinking of cooking up some soup. Potato soup is an old favorite, a comfort food for sure.
Love how you served the chowder. It looks wonderful. I love your kitchen too!
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That looks so delish and oh so creamy…
I lvoe Ina's recipes because they seem so simple to make yet so delicious and hearty.
That looks yummy. For some reason, I just can't enjoy canned oyster chowder anymore. I looked at those cans the other day at the grocery, and wanted to be captivated by one, but I imagine they all taste like "can." Maybe I'll give this a try. jan
omg looks delicious!!
Ohhh…we LOVE clam chowder…New England style-Not Manhattan style…This looks wonderful because of the base! I will try this soon! Thanks- Diana
It looks absolutely delicious. Too bad i don't like clam chowder 🙂 However a big bowl of soup would be good right about now
Beautiful pictures! You've done a marvelous job!
John would adore this recipe! Your photos are great as always. Wishing you a good day Lorraine.
this looks so yummy….coming from someone who is dangerous in the kitchen….☺