East Hampton Clam Chowder

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I have made clam chowder quite a few times and the taste was always there but it was never thick enough and always very runny. This recipe was wonderful and the thickness was there - I even added a little more milk to thin it out. I definitely added more clams than the recipe stated but I love clams. I also started with bacon like others suggested. I did need to add additional salt to my liking and added cayenne pepper to give a little kick!!! I loved this recipe because it was wonderful but I also loved it because it called for milk instead of heavy cream. I am watching my weight and trying to lose weight and clam chowder is not something I would normally make because of the usual ingredient of heavy cream. My two girls and husband loved this recipe!!! My daughter said I should make this more often....

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I knew that when I searched for a clam chowder recipe and came across Ina's that it would be a hit. It was - and all by itself, it's fabulous, but I added some bacon fat when sauteeing the onions and also some crumbled bacon to the pot -adjusted the salt & pepper to my liking and it was better than anything you could get in a restaurant. I will definitely make it again! Thanks Ina!

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I love this soup. iI is simpley outstanding and there is so much flavor. It tingles my taste buds.

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Over the years I have tried many clam chowder recipes also have tasted many along the California Coastal area as well as San Francisco and I must say this did not disappoint! This went together so easy and I think an exceptional recipe. I did hesitate not to use heavy cream and decided as good as it tasted and as thick as it was it just simply did not warrant heavy cream. We absolutely love this recipe! I love Ina's style of cooking and always feel so rewarded with the results!

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Today was the first day that I tried to make this chowder. I am always buying the one already made and just adding more clams to it. OMG I started this receipe at 4pm and we are sitting down now eating. My children really love the clamy chowder. I think that some like it with less clams and others like it with me (tha is me. My only twist that I did to your recile Ina Garten is at the last minute I added some crushed red pepper flakes for some heat. Then when I made my plate I just added more for my liking. I even gave my kids some garnishes that were fresh cut green onions, smoky hickory bacon bits ( I cooked myself and some chedder cheese. I thought that I was going to have a hard time with this receipe. I followed it to the T. Thank you for this receipe. I even saved it in my receipe box!! My family family ate the whole pot, there is none left!!!!!

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I made this recipe twice, first Ina's way, then I modified it somewhat. Ina's version was a tad bland. It lacked a true chowder taste and feel..and more like a cream of potato soup with a few clams, sorry..it needed a bit more. In the modified version I first added 3 strips of chopped bacon, browned,and somewhat rendered, then add the onions and celery. Skip the carrots..Im sorry clam chowder doesn't have carrots or corn...its CLAM chowder not vegetable chowder. I used salted butter as well. I also made the roux in the pan, then added the clam juice and milk and a pint of cream. I did add another cup of fresh chopped clams. You to keep stirring this as you heat it to almost boiling..then reduce the heat to simmer. Shut off and let stand for few minutes. Salt and white pepper to taste..then add some fresh chopped dill, just a hint for flavor.

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I loved this clam chowda! I have made it a few time now. The first time was with clams I harvested that day, steamed and cut myself. The next time I bought frozen chowder clams from the fish market and it was just as good and WAY less work. I like New England chowder so I eliminated the carrots and used half and half not milk. For anyone who said this chowder did not have flavor that is because you need to taste while cooking! Add more salt, herbs or clam juice as you go. I live on Cape Cod and instead of bring my guest out we stayed in and had this chowder, it was that good!

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This was pretty good! Very clammy, but in a good way. For leftovers - needed to be thinned up a bit so I add a little chicken or veggie broth, whatever I have around. Freezes well!

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I thought with such a high rating that this would be out of this world. Unfortunately it was just okay at best. If you are wanting a quick easy chowder it is good. But I wouldn't serve it to guests I don't think.

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This soup was excellent. Easy to make and the whole family loved it. I will definitely make this recipe again! Way to go Ina!!!