Is there a plan for a get together or a casual family dinner? Or looking to impress your guests? Or craving for a restaurant style treat at home? Then you must try this “Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl – New England Style”
It combines the sea flavors with freshly baked bread.
Going forward you will find
- What is Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl?
- Why to serve chowder in a bread bowl?
- Ingredients needed
- Step by step instructions for preparation
- Tips to try clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl
Let’s ponder.
What is Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl?
Clam chowder is a creamy soup made with tender clams, onions, celery, potatoes where all together cooked gently in a broth.
If you serve this clam chowder in a hollowed sourdough bread bowl, then you will experience an amazing taste which pleases your taste buds all the time.
Why to serve chowder in a bread bowl?
Here, the sourdough bread bowl acts as both vessel and a side dish. soup soaks into the bread makes every bite into a savory delight.
This has less cleanup work as your entire bowl is edible and no extra dishes to wash 😊
It also gives a restaurant experience at home.
Ingredients needed
For chowder:
- Two cups of chopped clams
- One and half cups of clam juice
- Four to five slices of bacon
- Two tbsp of butter
- One finely chopped onion
- Two diced celery stalks
- Two minced garlic cloves
- Three medium potatoes to be peeled and cubed
- Two cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- One bay leaf
- Two cups of heavy cream
- Fresh parsley to garnish
For bread bowls:
- Four small round sourdough loaves
- Olive oil or butter for brushing
Step by step instructions for preparation
1.Preparation of the Bread Bowls
- Before you prepare the bread, first heat the oven to 175 degree centigrade or 350 degree Fahrenheit.
- cut the top of the bread and hollow out the centers. (leave half inch of the bread around the sides)
- take olive oil or butter and bush the inside of the bread lightly.
- Now bake the breads for 10 minutes to make crisp inside so that it holds the chowder.
2.Now make the chowder base
- Take large pot, and first cook the bacon until it becomes crisp. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add little butter to the pot, saute the chopped onions, diced celery and minced garlic until softened.
3.Add the potatoes and broth
- Stir the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf and clam juice.
- Boil it until potatoes become tender.
4.Finish the chowder
- Now add the clams and cream
- Simmer it for five minutes
- Season the chowder with salt and pepper
5.Serve
Serve the chowder with ladle into each bread bowl. Garnish it with crispy bacon which you set aside and with the fresh parsley.
Have some extra bread for dipping to get amazing taste.
Tips to try clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl
- If you want to experience a richer chowder, then add shrimps or mussels.
- For the people who prefer gluten free, serve the chowder in a bowl with gluten free bread on side.
- In case if you don’t want to consume heavy cream, you can opt for coconut milk.
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl is the perfect dish for get togethers and family gatherings in chill evenings. Surely this dish will win the hearts at your table.
So how many hearts do you want to win? 😊 Lets give a try this dish and see the result.
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