    Southwestern Chile Clam Chowder
Monday, 26 May 2008
DescriptionI usually add chopped green New Mexican chile to this recipe but since the only fresh green chile I could find were Anaheims that were too mild, I decided to use the juice from the serranos since I knew it was hot.IngredientsAt a glance
Cuisine
Southwestern
Ingredient
Seafood
Pork
Cooking Method
Simmer
Heat Level
1
Chile
Serrano
Meal/Course
Side Dish
Main Course
Serves
4 as an entré or 6-8 as a side dish
Methods/stepsPre-cook potatoes either in a saucepan or in the microwave almost soft. Drain. In a large stock pot or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until the fat is rendered, being careful the bacon doesn’t brown. Add the onion and celery and continue to saute until the vegetables are soft. If needed, add vegetable oil. Stir the flour into the vegetable mixture and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly so that the roux doesn’t brown. Slowly stir in the clam juice, both bottled and reserved. Stir constantly to eliminate any lumps. Add 3 to 4 cups water, the potatoes, corn, serrano juice and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer the soup for 15 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat, add the clams, and stir in the half and half and sherry. Ladle the soup into individual bowls, garnish with freshly ground black pepper and serve.
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