Soups and Meals

Clam Chowder Base

Turn a dry chowder mix into clam chowder with broth, milk and clams. This clam chowder base also works with shrimp, crab or white fish.

Clam chowder base

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The same dry chowder mix, simmered with broth and milk, then finished with clams or other cooked seafood and a little butter. Makes eight hearty bowls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Chowder Base Mix
  • 1 1/4 cups broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 to 1 cup clams or shrimp, crab, or white fish
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter

Equipment

  • whisk
  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Whisk the Chowder Base Mix into the broth and milk in a saucepan.
  2. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until it thickens.
  3. Stir in the clams or other seafood and heat until it is cooked through.
  4. Stir in the butter and serve hot.

Notes

Make the Chowder Base Mix first. Refrigerate leftovers and eat them within 2 days.

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