Cape Cod Clam Chowdah Food

TURNER FISHERIES' HALL OF FAME CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• BASE:.
• In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a smooth roux.
• Set aside.
• In a large pot, bring the clam juice and water to a boil. Stirring constantly.
• Add the roux.
• Return the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes/.
• CHOWDER:.
• Cook the bacon in a large pot, over medium heat, until it renders its fat.
• Add butter, onion, garlic and leeks and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the celery, potatoes and white wine and cook until the potaotes are almost tender and wine reduced, 10-12 minutes, being careful not to let the potatoes burn.
• add the minced clams, heavy cream and the chowder base and simmer an additional 15-20 minutes, until the potaotes are cooked through.
• Salt andpepper to taste.
• Stir in the TAbasco and Worcestershire sauces.
• Serve immediately.

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.