Savor the Sea: A Creamy Journey into Making the Best Clam Chowder at Home
Introduction: let's begin with a warm introduction, and highlighting the rich and comforting nature of clam chowder and its popularity as a classic American soup. in this post you will learn how to make homemade clam chowder Ingredients: Clam Chowder Ingredients: Fresh clams (or canned if fresh aren't available) Bacon Onion Celery Potatoes Butter All-purpose flour Whole milk Heavy cream Bay leaves Thyme Salt and pepper enjoy making this clam soup from scratch at home Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Preparing the Clams Clean and scrub fresh clams thoroughly. Steam or boil clams until they open. Discard any unopened ones. Remove clams from shells, chop, and set aside. 2. Cooking the Bacon and Vegetables Cook diced bacon until crisp in a large pot. Add diced onions, celery, and diced potatoes. Cook until vegetables are tender. 3. Creating the Chowder Base Melt butter in the pot and stir in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and cream to form a smooth base. Add bay leav...