Seafood Bisque Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups russet potatoes (peeled and cubed 1/2-inch x 1/2-inch pieces)
• 2 carrots, chopped small
• 2 stalks celery, chopped small
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 large onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup clam
• 1 cup bay scallop
• 1 cup crabmeat (i use imitation)
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 16 ounces half-and-half
• 16 ounces whole milk
• 1 cup clam juice (from canned clams)
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (adjusted for you heat preference)
• 3 slices cooked bacon
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Recipe

• 1 note: i list my favorite seafoos to add but have used many other types of seafood as well. mussels, fish, etc --.
• 2 melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
• 3 add all vegetables except potatoes and cook until onions are clear.
• 4 mix in flour.
• 5 slowly stir in dairy products until smooth.
• 6 add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• 7 keep on medium heat until soup starts to bubble.
• 8 reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour. the longer you simmer, the better it gets, i go for 2 or 3 hours personally.