Red Lobster's Clam Chowder - Copycat Recipe

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Red Lobster S Clam Chowder Copycat Recipe
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  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

This chowder recipe produces a luscious and rich New England style clam chowder. Cloned from the popular Red Lobster variation it ranks right up at the top on the comfort foods list.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced leeks
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 cup clams in juice
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Directions

  1. 1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, leeks and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes stirring often.
  2. 2. Remove the pot from the heat and add flour; mix well. Add milk and whisk vigorously.
  3. 3. Drain the clams and add the juice to the soup. Slowly bring to a boil, mixing often. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  4. 4. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and thyme; cook for 10 minutes. Add the clams and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5. Finish with heavy cream. Serve.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    Chowder, as one of a variety of soups featuring salted pork fat and thickened with a heavy roux, first materialized with fishermen who migrated to New England from Newfoundland. As it became a culinary staple in the northeast the recipe was refined.