National Clam Chowder Day 25th February

February 25th is National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day and National Clam Chowder Day so we are going for clam chowder day.

Clam Chowder

This is a delicious chowder made with a potato soup base. Clams are simmered with onion, celery, potatoes, carrots and cream. It's the perfect winter soup to be enjoyed all year round.

Ingredients

Serves: 8

2 (280g) tins baby clams, juice reserved and finely chopped

160g finely chopped onion

125g diced celery

315g cubed potatoes

125g diced carrots

175g butter

100g plain flour

1 litre single cream

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

ground black pepper to taste

method

Prep: 25 min |Cook: 25 min | Extra time: 50 min

1.Pour juice from clams into a large frying pan over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover and cook over medium heat until tender.

2.Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.

3.Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.