DAIRY FREE CLAM CHOWDER RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute until softened.
• Gradually sift in the flour, stirring thoroughly and scraping bottom of pan.
• Very gradually stir in the clam broth, scraping sides and bottom of pan to make sure flour is thoroughly incorporated without clumping.
• Stir in rice milk until mixture is smooth.
• Add the clams and spices, bring soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add diced potatoes, cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve with crushed Saltines.

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter and cook bacon until crisp.
• Add garlic, celery and onion and cook until tender.
• Stir in potatoes, water or broth, clam juice, pepper thyme and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, until potatoes are tender.
• In a small bowl mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.
• Add to potatoes and cook 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in clams in juice and continue to simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Pour in almond milk or half and half and simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
• Top with fresh parsley and chives. Serve with croutons!