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Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

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Clam Chowder

2 tablespoons ghee

1 cup oniondiced

½ cup celerydiced

½ cup carrotsdiced

2 tablespoons cassava flour

2 cans whole baby clams

1 lb red potatoesdiced

1 cup water

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1 ¼ cups almond milk

2 tablespoons fresh parsleychopped and divided

Instructions

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Instructions

Drain clams, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup juice. Add 1 cup water or enough to make 2 cups liquid. Set aside.

Heat ghee in a 6-quart (or similar sized) pot over medium heat. Once heated, add diced onion, celery and carrots. Sauté for 7 to 10 minutes, until veggies are soft and onions translucent.

Add in cassava flour and stir to evenly coat. Keep stirring for 1 minute, then add diced potatoes and clam juice/water mixture. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Season with salt, pepper and dried thyme. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through.

Halfway through potatoes cooking, add half the almond milk. Add the rest of the milk when potatoes are almost cooked, along with clams. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped parsley. Serve and garnish with additional chopped parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Reserve Clam Juice Gold 🦪
Save the liquid from your canned clams and use it as part of your cooking liquid—it adds authentic briny depth that water alone cannot replicate, elevating the entire chowder's flavor profile.
Cassava Flour Slurry Technique 🥄
Mix cassava flour with cold almond milk to create a smooth slurry before stirring into hot broth, preventing lumps and ensuring a silky, even consistency throughout the chowder.
Dice Vegetables Uniformly 🔪
Cut your potatoes, carrots, and celery into consistent ¼-inch pieces so they cook at the same rate, preventing mushy vegetables while keeping the texture tender and elegant.
Bloom Dried Thyme in Ghee 🌿
Toast the dried thyme in ghee for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to release essential oils and deepen its earthy flavor, transforming a simple herb into an aromatic foundation.
Add Clams at the End ⏱️
Fold in whole baby clams during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to keep them tender and sweet; overcooking makes them tough and rubbery, compromising the final dish.