I have been thinking lately about how fall always come so late in Phoenix and why we all hate that. I'm so eager for the changing of the seasons that I thought that I would usher fall in with a series of fall themed posts. Here is what I am planning:
Fall Food
Fall DIY/Crafts
Fall Fashion
So today I thought that I would bring you Part 1 of Fall Foods! I made this classic clam chowder the other day, and it was way too good not to share with you. Perfect to warm you and your family up on those chilly fall nights!
The recipe goes as follows:
4 slices bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Ground black pepper to taste
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 (10 ounce) cans of minced clams
Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.
This recipe delivers 8 servings and is SO yummy! Here is to fall foods!
