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By tsunad

Rate this recipe 3.7/5 (41 Votes)
Clam chowder 5 Pictures
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Servings 6
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 35
Cost Average budget

  • 2 slices of bacon (not smoked, salt pork)
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cups potato
  • 1 cup carrot (can replace with another cup of potato)
  • 4 cups half and half (mix 1/4 cup whipping cream to 3/4 cup whole milk per cup)
  • 2 cans chicken broth (no salt)
  • 2 cans clams with liquid
  • 1 can of hot water
  • 1 can worth of mini scallops (can replace with a 3rd can of clams)
  • 1/3 cup of butter
  • 1/2 cup of flour

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  • 2 dried arbol chilies
  • 3-4 dried whole ancho chilies
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  • 1 (28 oz) whole can tomatoes
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  • 1 tablespoon Marmite
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  • Cilantro, red onion, fresh lime juice/wedge and crema (recipe below) for garnish
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  • 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon of buttermilk
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • Couple pinches of ground cumin
  • Minced garlic clove
  • Heat the heavy whipping cream in a microwave safe jar to 100F. Add the buttermilk and shake. Leave a warm place for 24 hours. If all went well, it should have thickened to a thin yogurt. Combine with the rest of the ingredients and smooth with a stick blender. Refrigerate.
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