Clam chowder

Clam chowder served in a garlic bread bowl , this was so delicious ! Recipe down below

-1/2 a diced onion

-3 celery ribs

-3 Yukon gold potatoes or russet(peeled and diced)

-2 carrot sticks

-1 stalk of leeks

-2 tablespoons unsalted butter

-2 cups vegetable broth

-2 tsp salt(add more if needed)

-2 tsp black pepper

-2 sprigs of thyme

-1 bay leaf

-1/4 cup flour

-2 cups of half and half

-sourdough bread bowl(carve out the middle part)

-2 6.5 oz can snow brand clam(or fresh)

-1 1/2 cups clam water (I used the water in the cans)

Garlic butter for bread

-2 tablespoons unsalted @challengebutter

-2 crushed garlic cloves

-1 sprig of thyme

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp black pepper

Dice vegetables into medium sized pieces, add butter to a large pot until melted, sauté the vegetables until slightly softened. Season with listed seasonings above, and thyme. Add flour and mix into the vegetables well. Pour in the vegetable broth, add in bay leaf and another sprig of thyme .Bring to a boil then lower to simmer. Pour in the half and half and simmer for 25 minutes on low heat so the vegetables can soften well. Add in the clam at the end and simmer an additional 7 -8 minutes. Carve out the middle of the bread bowl and brush with the melted garlic butter. Bake the bread bowl for 5 minutes and broil for 2 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp. Pour in the chowder hot and enjoy! #clamchowder #food #easyrecipes #clam chowder bread bowl #cooking