Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder

Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder
Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder might be just the American recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This soup has 226 calories, 10g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10. Not It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up clam juice, clams, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving juice.
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Add bottled clam juice to reserved juice to equal 3 1/2 cups. Set aside clams and juice.
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Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
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Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Return bacon to pan; increase heat to medium-high.
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Add onion, celery, and butter; saut 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
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Add clam juice mixture, potato, and next 4 ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in clams, evaporated milk, 1% milk, and sherry. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.
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Sprinkle with parsley.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Clams works really well with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. The Foley Johnson Carneros Chardonnay with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 23 dollars per bottle.
Foley Johnson Carneros Chardonnay
Foley Johnson Carneros Chardonnay
Aromas are concentrated and complex in our 2016 Carneros Chardonnay. Notes of grilled peach, pear, buttered croissant, and vanilla set the stage for a rich, and full-bodied Chardonnay. The aromas expand on the palate with mouthwatering flavors of pear, apple crisp, honeysuckle, toasted coconut, and vanilla wafer. This wine’s balance and structure coupled with its bright acidity makes it an age-worthy wine to be enjoyed for several years. Enjoy this beauty with a succulent roasted chicken and wild mushroom risotto.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score4
CuisinesAmerican
Dish TypesSide Dish
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