Clam Chowder

Cherokie Limb --Cher’s (Clam) Chowder Recipe        Serves 24                                                                                                    

Ingredients:

2 c onions

2 c celery

1 c butter

40 oz canned clams

12-16 c cubed red potatoes 

12 c milk

12 Tbsp flour

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

2 pounds pork sausage

1 tsp + chives

1 tsp celery salt

1 tsp onion powder 

1 tsp garlic

Instructions:

1.    Soak potatoes (cubed) in 16 cups of cold water for 2 hours (or boil until pre­soft)

2.    drain and add to soup as indicated 

3.    in saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic in margarine until tender. Add celery salt and onion powder. Cook until tender.

4.    Add clams with juice, cooked sausage, potatoes, and 9 c milk

5.    Simmer for 5-10 minutes

6.    Mix rest of milk with flour; stir into chowder

7.    Add black pepper, balsamic vinegar, chives

8.    Simmer 15 minutes & stir often

9.    Sprinkle serving with paprika and chives and/or topping herb/seasoning of choice

Recipe by Cherokee Limb