Red Lobster Clam Chowder Posted by CookinMom May 4, 2001
Source: Red Lobster Recipes
2 tablespoons butter 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced leeks 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons flour 1 quart milk 1 cup clams in juice 1 cup diced potatoes 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon dry thyme 1/2 cup heavy cream
In a soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, leeks and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes, mixing often.
Remove from heat and add flour, mixing well.
Add milk and whisk vigorously.
Drain clams and add juice to soup.
Slowly bring to a boil, mixing often. Reduce heat to a simmer.
