Scallop and Mushroom Chowder

By mdyess

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided use
• 1/2 pound bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine, preferably Chardonnay
• 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup (recommended: Campbell's)
• 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In medium pot, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Dredge scallops in flour. Shake off excess and saute in butter for 3 minutes, or until opaque and starting to color. Use a slotted spoon to remove scallops from pan and set aside.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in pan. Saute mushrooms and celery for 5 minutes.
Stir in wine, potato soup, clam juice and seafood seasoning. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in scallops with any accumulated juice and simmer for 3 minutes.