It has been unseasonably warm (80s) here. Even for the deep south. So soup has not been on my mind. But it’s cooling off now, finally, again, and Dorie’s Clam Chowder seemed to be a good idea. I have never made, and have not had in years, Clam Chowder but I remember having some in Maine as a teenager and loving it.
Dorie’s version is a little bit New England version and a little it Thai with the addition of lemongrass, jalapeno, ginger and kaffir lime leaf. While I would have loved the Thai version I know The Man would not so I went with the traditional version.
The clam chowder was very good. I didn’t quite enough salt. Next time While I didn’t have any oyster crackers regular saltines were fine. With cornbread.
The recipe Clam Chowder my Way is from Dorie Greenspan’s Everyday Dorie: The way I cook. (pg 69)
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November 12, 2022 at 12:12 PM
Don’t know if I’m going to make this as I would need to sub out the clams (allergy to hard shell seafood), but it does look good and I’m ready for soup season. It would be nice to have on a Friday especially as we are meatless on Fridays. Maybe I can morph it into something I can eat…I’ll see as this does look tasty.
November 15, 2022 at 8:42 AM
yes, i second kim, and think you can sub clams with a firm white fish
November 13, 2022 at 1:19 AM
If you get the chance, try the Thai version…even with a few things I couldn’t find, it was delicious!
November 18, 2022 at 12:07 PM
That’s my next plan
November 15, 2022 at 8:44 AM
maybe i’ll try out the traditional version later in the winter— sounds like it’s good!