Ingredients
- 6 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large onions, diced (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups clam broth or juice
- 4 white potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound shucked clams
- 1/2 pound haddock, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 pound Maine shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops
- 1/2 pound shucked oysters
- 4 cups half-and-half
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned. Add the butter and onions, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Add 2 to 3 cups broth. Then add the potatoes, thyme, pepper, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are almost fork tender, about 10 minutes. Add the clams, haddock, shrimp, scallops, and oysters and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the half-and-half and heat through (do not bring to a boil or the chowder will curdle). When finished add parsley and serve.
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By Mama Bouchard
on December 19, 2011
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I have made this at least 5 times now and everyone raves about it every time I've made it. One thing I have added to thicken it is a few extra white potatoes that I mash. GREAT recipe!!
By Garym053
on November 04, 2011
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This was in the top 3 chowders that I've ever had, let alone made! The chowder base would be a good start for ANY chowder using fish or shellfish; Mixed Seafood, Clam, Fish, Crab!
Great recipe, Thanks!
By lydiaheise
Warminster, PA
on August 20, 2011
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I think this is the best chowder I have every eaten let alone made. I did change the recipe a little, I had made crab stock so used that instead of clam juice, added about 3/4 lb crab and didn't put the haddock or oysters in. It was so tasty that I made a lot more ... yummy my mouth is watering just thinking about it
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