Red Lobster Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced leeks
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 quart milk
• 1 cup clams in juice
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, leeks and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, mixing often.
2. Remove from heat and add flour, mixing well.
3. Add milk and whisk vigorously.
4. Drain clams and add juice to soup.
5. Slowly bring to a boil, mixing often. Reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Add potatoes and seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add clams and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
8. Finish with heavy cream.
9. Serve.

Attribution

Posted by CookinMom at Recipe Goldmine May 4, 2001.

Source: Red Lobster Recipes