Wild Onion Clam Chowder

Wild Onion Clam Chowder

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4-6

    • About This Recipe

    “I’m not sure where this recipe came from but I started making this for my grandfather when I was 12 yrs old. My grandfather will be turning 92 this year and still enjoys my clam chowder.”

    Ingredients

  • 1cupscallion, chopped
  • 1cuponion, chopped
  • 4tablespoonsbutter
  • 4tablespoonsflour
  • 1quartmilk
  • 2 (8ounce) cans minced clams( and juice)
  • 1potato, diced
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • 1/8 teaspoonpepper
  • 1dashcelery salt

    • Directions

  • In a large pot, saute’ scallions and onions in butter; about 5 minutes.
  • Add diced potato, then the flour; blend well.
  • Add milk.
  • Heat to almost boiling; stirring constantly.
  • Add clams with juice, salt, pepper, and celery salt.
  • Continue to cook another 10 minutes.

    • Reviews

  • “This is very good! I used whole milk for extra body and added 1 t minced garlic. It was a very comforting soup on a chilly day. I sprinkled fresh snipped chives on top for color. A good easy recipe! Thanks Caryn I will use this recipe again!”

  • “Great onion flavor!I used fat free half and half for the milk.It was nice and creamy and just the right thickness.It’s the perfect clam chowder for onion lovers.Thanx!”

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