CLAM CHOWDER (LIKE QUIZNO'S)

By Dustin

Ingredients

• 4 quarts littleneck clams (about 1 2/3 cups cooked and chopped)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 ounces salt pork, finely chopped
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions or shallots
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
• 4 1/2 cups clam broth
• 3 cups fish stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup sherry

Preparation

Step 1

Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water. Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending
upon their size. Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth. Mince the clam flesh, and set aside.

Cook the salt pork and remove the little pieces.

Slowly cook the onions in the fat for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cooked through but not browned.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Add the clam broth and fish stock, a stir quickly till smooth. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the potatoes, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Stir in the reserved clams, salt-pork pieces and cream.