Pacific Razor Clam Chowder

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup potato, finely diced
• 1 cup leek, finely diced
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 cup dry wine
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 razor clams, cleaned and diced

Recipe

• 1 on high heat in a 2-quart pot, melt the butter.
• 2 add the onion and garlic and saute' until lightly browned.
• 3 add the celery, potatoes, chicken stock and wine.
• 4 cook until potatoes are done, then add leeks and cream.
• 5 continue to add herbs, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 let simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, then add the razor clam meat.
• 7 simmer for 15 more minutes and serve.
• 8 serve with crusty french bread and more wine!