Recipe of Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

Ingredients:

For The Clam Chowder:

• 2 tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 cans chopped clams, with juice
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)

For The Bread Bowl:

• 4 small round sourdough loaves
• olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F in advance.

• Slice off the top of each sourdough loaf and hollow out the center, leaving enough bread around the edges to form a sturdy bowl.

• Brush the inside of each bread bowl with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet.

• Bake the bread bowls in the oven for about 10 minutes until they are lightly toasted and crispy. Set aside.

• In your SENSARTE Nonstick Sauce Pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

• Add the diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

• Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing them to absorb some flavor from the onion and garlic.

• Pour in the water and broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

• While the chowder simmers, whisk the flour and milk together in a small bowl to create a slurry for thickening.

• Once the potatoes are cooked, stir the milk-flour mixture into the chowder. This will help thicken it up. Continue cooking for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Add the clams (with juice), thyme, and parsley. Stir in the heavy cream and let the chowder simmer for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Ladle the hot clam chowder into the toasted bread bowls, filling them generously. Garnish with fresh parsley or crumbled bacon if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!