Clam Chowder For A Crowd

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups onions, finely diced
• 2 cups leeks, finely diced
• 2 cups celery, finely diced
• 1 cup carrot, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried celery flakes
• 5 -6 cups potatoes, small dice
• 8 ounces clam juice
• 4 cups water
• 6 1/2 ounces minced clams (juice reserved)
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce

Recipe

• 1 in a large stockpot, saute onions, leeks, celery carrot and garlic in butter over medium heat until tender (~10 minutes).
• 2 add potatoes, clam juice (including juice drained from minced clams), spices, vinegar and water to stockpot. bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• 3 reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes (until potatoes are tender).
• 4 combine 3 c half and half with flour, then add to stockpot.
• 5 add clams, remaining half and half and tabasco to stockpot and stir to combine well.
• 6 heat through, stirring to mix. as it heats through soup will thicken.
• 7 be sure to taste chowder before serving and season further with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• 8 serve and enjoy!