Chowders .... Clam, Cheese, Corn

I got this recipe from a Relief Society sister in our branch at Ennis, Montana in 1984.  Enjoy!  Love, Joyce Heavrin

I think this is a great way to make 3 different chowders from one basic recipe. Can't wait to try it....

 

CLAM CHOWDER

Step 1: 

        1 cup diced potatoes

        1/2 cup diced celery

        1/2 cup diced onion

        Put the above ingredients in a saucepan.

        Pour claim juice over and then add enough

        water to cover.  Cook until tender.

 

Step 2: 

        Melt 1 cube margarine in large saucepan  

      Add 3/4 cup flour and cook, but do not brown.

 

Step 3:

        Add 1 quart half & half      

        Cook until thickens

 

Step 4:

        Add 2 cans chopped claims, potatoes, celery,

        & onions, with liquid.  Season to taste (1 T.

        sugar, 1 tsp salt, dash pepper.)        

       Heat and serve, - never boil.

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CHEESE CHOWDER
    Do steps 2 & 3
   Add 1 cup grated cheese 

    1 1/2 tsp Chicken bouillion

    1 T. sugar

    1 tsp salt, dash pepper

    1 pkg frozen peas & carrots cooked

    (you can add potatoes if desired)

    Simmer until cheese melts & flavors blend.

 

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CORN CHOWDER

    Do steps 2 & 3

    Add 2 cup cooked corn

    3 T. bacon bits

    1 T. sugar

    1 tsp salt, dash pepper

    You can add potatoes, celery, & onion

    or just have the corn.