Recipe For Disneyland Clam Chowder

      Thanks to my cousin in southern California, I discovered this recipe. I never sampled their clam chowder, during the one time that I visited Disneyland in 1987. I probably don't have the wherewithal to prepare this recipe myself, but hopefully one day someone will make it for me! :)

 

Disneyland's Clam Chowder Recipe
servings: 6
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup red pepper
1/2 cup green pepper
1/2 cup celery
2 1/4 cups clam juice (I used chicken stock)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup clam, chopped (I used canned clams)
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper (I used black pepper)
1/3-1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
sourdough bread, slices (optional)
Directions: 
Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the flour to make a roux(It will by thick). Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often, then set aside.
In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the potatoes, onion, peppers and celery over medium heat until the potatoes are just barely tender, about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
Add the heavy cream, clam juice (or chicken broth), clams, thyme, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and roux. Whisk well to blend in the roux.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more seasoning to taste.
Serve in Bread Bowls or with slices of French Bread
Recipe adapted from the Disney Magazine

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