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Clam Chowder in Sourdough Bread Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian (omit clams and use vegetable broth)

Description

Enjoy a comforting classic clam chowder served inside a crusty sourdough bread bowl. This creamy and hearty meal combines tender clams, diced potatoes, and a rich dairy base, all nestled in a delicious edible bread container that makes serving both fun and flavorful.

Ingredients

Clam Chowder

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chopped clams
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Bread Bowls

  • 4 round sourdough bread loaves

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the chopped onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and stir continuously for 1 minute to form a roux, which will help thicken the chowder.
  3. Incorporate clam juice and potatoes: Gradually whisk in the clam juice to avoid lumps. Add diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  4. Add dairy and clams: Stir in the milk and heavy cream, then gently add chopped clams. Warm the chowder on low heat without letting it boil to prevent curdling or toughening the clams.
  5. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
  6. Prepare bread bowls: While the chowder simmers, cut the tops off the sourdough loaves and carefully hollow out the centers, leaving enough bread to hold the chowder without leaking.
  7. Serve: Ladle the hot clam chowder into each prepared sourdough bread bowl and serve immediately to enjoy the full flavor and texture contrast.

Notes

  • Toast the bread bowls slightly in the oven for 5-7 minutes to add an extra crunch and prevent sogginess.
  • Save the removed bread from the hollowed centers to use for dipping into the chowder.
  • Serve chowder promptly after filling bread bowls to maintain the bread’s structure and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/clam-chowder-in-sourdough-bread-bowl-recipe/