Clam & Shrimp Chowder
By Chef K.T. Murphy
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, diced
1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 3/4 cup chicken stock
1 can baby clams, drained (10 oz)
4 oz cooked peeled medium shrimp, thawed, if frozen
1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup half-and-half
1 salt to taste
1 fresh ground pepper to taste
1 fresh dill sprig (opt)
Instructions:
Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion, celery, potatoes and fennel.
Cook gently 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Blend in flour and cook 1 minute.
Stir in paprika and stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in clams, shrimp, bell pepper and corn.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in half-and-half, salt and pepper.
Garnish with dill sprig, if desired, and serve hot.
All the best, Good Food makes For Better Decisions.
Chef Murph
