Bay Scallop Chowder

Description

Excellent chowder for the holidays. This recipe can also be made with other seafood.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over high heat
  2. combine the chicken broth
  3. carrot
  4. celery
  5. onion
  6. potatoes
  7. thyme
  8. parsley
  9. salt and ground black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender
  10. puree until smooth and set aside.
  11. In the same pot over medium heat
  12. saute the mushrooms and scallops in the butter or margarine for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and reserved puree mixture to the pot
  13. reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  14. In a separate small bowl
  15. combine the egg yolk and heavy cream. Mix well and add to the soup. Continue simmering over low heat
  16. stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.

Servings: 4

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