Welcome to Good Vibes Cooking, where we believe that a bowl of warm and comforting clam chowder can elevate your spirits and transport you to the cozy shores of New England. Our signature Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl is a delightful celebration of sea-swept flavors and heartwarming sensations. Creamy, brimming with tender clams and hearty vegetables, and served in a crusty bread bowl, this recipe is the embodiment of comfort food perfection. Join us on this culinary journey, as we guide you through creating this soul-soothing dish that’s bound to bring good vibes to your kitchen and warm your heart with every savory spoonful.
Ingredients
1 onion
3 ribs of celery
4 garlic cloves
3 large potatoes
5 slices of bacon
2 cans of clams
8oz clam juice
1 cup sherry
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tbs butter
Bread bowl
Seasonings
2 bay leaves
1tbs oregano
1tbs garlic salt
1/2 tbs pepper
1/2 tbs thyme
1/4 tbs chili flakes (optional 🔥)
1 tbs red wine vinegar
Directions
In a heavy pot fry bacon and set aside. Fry onions and celery for 5 min in bacon grease. Add garlic and potatoes and cook additional 10 minutes. Deglaze pot with one cup of sherry. Reduce until thick 5 minutes. Add clam juice and seasonings. Boil for 20 minutes until fork tender. add corn starch slurry, heavy cream, and clams. Remove the Bay Leaves , and bring to a boil. turn off heat and cool for 30 minutes. for the bread bowl, cut off the top and hollow out the inside drizzle olive oil and oregano and air fry at 400° for five minutes. ladle soup into bread bowl and garnish with bacon scallions and parsley.