Bratten’s Clam Chowder – Copycat
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Bratten’s Clam Chowder – Copycat recipe, reminiscent of the beloved original from lovewithrecipes.com. This hearty chowder is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends and family.
Recipe Category:
Chowders
Keywords:
Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 823.5
- Fat Content: 51.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 31.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 190.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1143.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 56.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.2g
- Sugar Content: 2.6g
- Protein Content: 33.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Celery |
| 2 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Can of minced clams |
| 3/4 | Cup of butter |
| 3/4 | Cup of flour |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons of salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon of pepper |
| 2 | Tablespoons of wine vinegar |
| 3/4 | Cup of flour |
| 1 | Pint of half-and-half |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables: Start by draining the juice from the clams and pouring it over the chopped onions, celery, and potatoes in a very small saucepan. Add enough water to barely cover the vegetables and simmer them, covered, over medium heat until they are barely tender.
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Prepare Roux: While the vegetables are simmering, melt the butter in a separate saucepan. Once melted, add the flour and blend them together. Cook this mixture, stirring constantly, until it becomes a smooth paste.
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Add Cream: Gradually pour in the half-and-half, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until the mixture is smooth and thickened.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the vegetables are tender, add the undrained vegetables, canned clams, and wine vinegar to the thickened cream mixture. Heat the chowder through, stirring occasionally.
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Season to Taste: Before serving, taste the chowder and season it with salt and pepper according to your preference.
Enjoy this delicious Bratten’s Clam Chowder – Copycat recipe with crusty bread or oyster crackers for a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out!
