Disneyland Clam Chowder

I just got back from Disneyland and it was awesome! But one of my most favorite parts was eating the BEST clam chowder I've ever had in my entire life in the New Orleans section of Frontier Land. I HAD to get the recipe, and here it is! Put it in a sourdough bread bowl and enjoy every creamy delicious spoonfull!!!


Disneyland Clam Chowder


Café Orleans
French Market Restaurant
Royal Street Veranda

Ingredients

1/4 lb. butter
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 quart milk (I strongly suspect they used half and half, or at least whole milk- erin)
1 1/2 c. chopped clams, reserving juice
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
1 cube instant chicken broth
3/4 t. salt
1/4 t. white pepper
1/4 t. thyme
1 1/2 c. cooked and diced potatoes

Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter; add onions, celery, red and green peppers and thyme. Saute until tender. Add flour and chicken broth cube; cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
Add milk and reserved clam juice. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Add clams, potatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
Yield: 4-6 servings.