New England Chowder

Name: New England Chowder
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. margarine; 3/4 c. finely diced onion; 3/4 c. finely diced pepper; 2/3 c. finely diced celery; 1 c. diced potatoes; 2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 4 c. hot milk; 3 c. clam juice; 2 c. minced clams; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1/2 tsp. thyme

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. margarine
3/4 c. finely diced onion
3/4 c. finely diced pepper
2/3 c. finely diced celery
1 c. diced potatoes
2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 c. hot milk
3 c. clam juice
2 c. minced clams
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme

Directions

1

Melt butter in large saucepan.
2

Saute next 3 ingredients until tender.
3

Put potatoes in small saucepan with chicken broth and cook until barely done.
4

After celery, onion and pepper are tender, add flour and stir until roux has formed.
5

Then gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
6

Add clam juice, watching closely not to burn.
7

Add clams, potatoes, broth and seasoning and simmer 10 minutes more.