Copy of The Best Clam Chowder

 

With Willards Kitchen Seafood Rub and Seasoning
Makes 8 Servings

This is a traditional cream chowder. Perfect in a bread bowl for the full-meal-deal. The Willards Kitchen Seafood Rub and Seasoning adds a nice brightness of Dill to balance the heavy and creamy nature of the dish. Great for a rainy day!

Ingredient List

• 19.5 oz or 3 (6.5 ounce) Cans minced clams
• 1 Cup minced onion
• 1 Cup small-med diced celery
• 2 Cups russet potatoes (red will work too), cubed into about 3/4 inch sides
• 1 Cup diced carrots
• 3/4 Cup butter (unsalted)
• 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Quart half and half
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar (optional)
• 3 Teaspoons Willards Kitchen Seafood Rub and Seasoning

Directions (Step by Step)

1. Add onion, celery, potatoes and carrots to large pan.
2. Drain and add juice from the clams and enough water to cover.
3. Cook over medium heat until everything is tender, but not mushy.
4. While this is cooking, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Warm the half and half in microwave or another pan.
5. When butter has melted, whisk in flour until smooth.
6. Slowly whisk in half and half until thick and smooth. Cook for 10 minutes to remove flour taste.
7. Stir in vegetables with clam juice.
8. Heat through, but not to a boil.
9. Stir in Willards Kitchen Seafood Rub and Seasoning.
10. Stir in clams right before service so they don't get tough.
11. When everything is heated through and you have the flavor you want, stir in optional vinegar.
12. Enjoy!