We are rooting for the Time Bandit, because that is where Josh is. We are hoping one day he gets his dad's boat back and becomes a captain, he deserves it so much! |
I served it with sourdough bread, yum! |
I made clam chowder for dinner, my husband really liked it! I loved it! This recipe is nice and simple and sooooo yummy, not too clammy and not to creamy, just right blend of everything!!
I searched the internet until I found one that used canned clams (I do not know where to get fresh seafood in las vegas) and I needed it not to have too much onion or veggies...this was great, just potatoes, shallots and I added celery because I need celery in my clam chowder!!
The recipe comes from www.budgetsavvydiva.com
Here is the recipe:
Copy Cat Recipe – The Chart House Clam Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 slice bacon, minced
- ½ teaspoon butter
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 teaspoon seasoning (see spice blend recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 (6½ ounce) can clams
- 1 cup bottled clam juice
- 1½ cups half-and-half
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced (I added the potatoes at the end and let the soup cook 45 minutes to cook everything together and cook the potatoes-worked great!)
- 3 stalks celery chopped small
- Ingredients for The Cliff House Spice Blend ( you can store the extra)
- 2 teaspoons marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dill
- 4 teaspoons thyme
- 4 teaspoons basil
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 4 teaspoons rosemary
- 2 teaspoons tarragon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Mix the spices into a mortar — crush as much as you can. If you do not have a mortar — use the blender. The goal is to try and ground the spice blend as much as you can.
- In a large skillet – add butter and bacon – cook over medium heat. After 5 minutes add shallot, celery, and spice blend ( 1 teaspoon) – turn heat to low.
- Drain clams — add juice to “soup” also add the bottle of clam juice. Add flour -Set to medium heat, Bring to a boil ( reduce heat to low) . Add half and half. Stir.
- Add pepper, and clams – stir and cook for 45 minutes (if you use raw potatoes)
- Serve in bowls or bread bowls
- Enjoy!
3 comments:
Yummmmmy!!! This looks awesome as does your herb garden!!! I hear you on the blahs! Sometimes I have days like that too! Storms are supposed to be blowing in tomorrow! Oh well...here is to sunny days ahead!!!
Wonderful, Chica - glad you got your crabs back! XOXO
Love that you are attempting to grow a garden here in the desert - so much better than the dried, store-bought stuff. The clam chowder looks out of this world. Happy Mother's Day - Carole
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