Legal Seafood's Clam Chowder Copycat

9m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
1h 9m
Ready In

Recipe: #41598

September 14, 2023



"Was served at the White House presidential inaugurations."

Original is 8 servings
  • Steam
  • Saute

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (658.7 g)
  • Calories 457.3
  • Total Fat - 14.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 109.2 mg
  • Sodium - 4576 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 41.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.3 g
  • Sugars - 16.1 g
  • Protein - 39.5 g
  • Calcium - 172.9 mg
  • Iron - 7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 46.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Scrub clams well under cold running water.

Step 2

Place in a large pot along with garlic and water.

Step 3

Steam clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending on their size.

Step 4

Drain and shell clams, reserving broth (there should be about 4 cups).

Step 5

Mince clam flesh and set aside.

Step 6

Strain clam broth through cheesecloth and set aside.

Step 7

In a large soup pot, fry salt pork over medium heat until crisp.

Step 8

Remove cracklings and set aside.

Step 9

Add onions and anchovies.

Step 10

Saute in fat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cooked through but not browned, about 6 minutes.

Step 11

Stir in flour and lightly season, and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.

Step 12

Add reserved clam broth and fish stock and whisk to remove any flour lumps.

Step 13

Bring liquid to boil, add potatoes, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 14

Stir in reserved clams, salt pork cracklings and cream and 1/2 and 1/2.

Step 15

Season to taste.

Step 16

Heat chowder until hot.

Tips


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