Creamy Clam Bisque

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Serves: 4,Yield: 32ounces

    • About This Recipe

    “From a label on a can of clams – good stuff”

    Ingredients

  • 1/4 cupchopped onion
  • 2tablespoons unsalted margarine or 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 3tablespoonsflour
  • 1dashpepper
  • 1 (10ounce) cans baby clams, drained,reserving liquid
  • 1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
  • 2cupshalf-and-half
  • 1egg yolk

    • Directions

  • In a medium saucepan, cook onion in margarine until tender.
  • Gradually stir in flour and pepper; then add reserved clam liquid and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Beat half-and-half with egg yolk; stir into pan along with clams.
  • Heat through (DO NOT BOIL).
  • Garnish with paprika, if desired.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

    • Reviews

  • “It was okay…but I think it’s missing someting..the paprika did help….3 starts for tast but I’d give it 4 stars for ease of recipe.”

  • “GREAT stuff!Plus, it’s quick & easy to make since you don’t have to wait on potatoes to cook.That egg yolk helps acheive a really nice texture, too.Your recipes still live on, Miller!Thanx.”

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