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Not Quite Clam Chowder

Not Quite Clam Chowder

Posted on January 4, 2022February 27, 2022 by Jen

Not Quite but More than Enough…

A Bit of History

Back in my Beantown days, I had the pleasure of eating at the Union Oyster House. This Bostonian landmark boasts a unique historical distinction as the oldest restaurant in the USA serving patrons since 1826. On a cold winter’s day in February, just before another Nor’easter, my parents and I enjoyed our favorite New England dish: clam chowder.

Chowder, like chili recipes, has many variations and regional differences. Traditional New England chowder, a favorite since the early 1700s, uses a milk base. Manhattan style utilizes tomatoes, New Jersey recipes incorporate creamed asparagus and bacon, while other regions use clam juice or seafood broth. Naturally, each restaurant, chef, and region claim to craft the best recipe. I happen to think my Not Quite Clam Chowder is more than enough for a delicious meal.

About the Recipe

After altering my nutrition plan to a 99% plant-based menu, sometimes I need to embrace the 1% and just go for it. This recipe for Not Quite Clam Chowder satisfies my craving for a delicious bowl of chowder while remaining almost 100% plant-based. For this version of clam chowder, I incorporate my favorite chowder ingredients from a variety of regions. My recipe calls for a base of clam juice, which is the only non plant-based ingredient, and oat milk. Pioppini mushrooms provide a fabulous umami powerhouse and texture of bacon. Pioppini mushrooms, or black poplar, are native to Asia but are cultivated worldwide. Don’t worry, if you cannot locate this variety, simply substitute shiitake mushrooms. Fresh thyme, Old Bay Seasonings, onion, celery, potatoes, and garlic round out the dish for a fabulous meal.

The best part you can make this amazing dish in less than 40 minutes and kids love it! Homemade Garlic Thyme croutons on top add crunch for that perfect bite!

Not Quite Clam Chowder
Not Quite Clam Chowder

Not Quite Clam Chowder

This wonderful savory "Not Quite Clam Chowder" soup satisfies your craving for clam chowder without the guilt. Dinner ready in less than 40 minutes with a meal for the whole family. Features Piopinni mushrooms, clam juice, oat milk, garlic, onions, fresh thyme, and potatoes. Topped with homemade crispy garlic thyme croutons.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Not Quite Clam Chowder

  • 4 cups Pioppini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (or substitute shiitake mushrooms)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups celery, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 8 oz. bottles clam juice
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 3 cups potato, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp semolina or all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups oat milk
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Thyme Croutons

  • 1/2 baguette cut into cubes
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced dried garlic
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Not Quite Clam Chowder

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat in the bottom of a large pot.
  • Add the mushrooms, a pinch of salt, and dried thyme.
  • Cook approximately 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer mushrooms to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1/2 cup of clam juice to the pan and scrape the bottom. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add celery, onion, garlic, another pinch of salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook 6 minutes over medium heat.
  • In a separate measuring cup, whisk together flour, milk, and nutritional yeast.
  • Once the celery and onion mixture has cooked, add the remaining clam juice, milk mixture, and potatoes to the pot. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and cover pot. Cook 15 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Add mushrooms to the pot.

Garlic Thyme Croutons

  • Combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Toss to coat bread. Toast in air fryer for 5-10 minutes or roast in oven at 400 degrees until crispy.
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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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