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Preparation Time - 20 Minutes
Preparation Method - Crock pot




Cockle Chowder

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A delicious and flavorful seafood recipe, blending the fresh taste of cockles with hearty ingredients like bacon and potatoes.

Ingredients are for 4 Servings
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Ingredients:
Qty Unit Ingredient
4 pints Cockles » well washed
4 slices Bacon » chopped
1 ounce Butter
1 medium Spanish Onion » chopped
3 medium Potatoes » cubed
3/4 pint Milk
4 tablespoons Parsley » chopped
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
20 Minutes 25 Minutes 45 minutes
Directions:

1. In a large pan, add a little water and bring it to a boil. Add the well washed cockles and cover with a lid.

2. Cook for about 5 minutes. Once the cockles have opened, remove them from the heat.

3. Drain the cooked cockles into a colander placed over a bowl to catch the cooking liquor.

4. Remove the cockles from their shells and set them aside to cool.

5. Strain the liquor through a fine sieve and reserve for later in this recipe.

6. Parboil the cubed potatoes in water for about 10 minutes until they start to soften but are not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.

7. In another pan, melt the butter and add the chopped bacon. Let it sizzle, then add the chopped onion.

8. Cover with a lid and let the onion sweat until it becomes transparent.

9. To the onion and bacon mixture, add the milk and the reserved cockle liquor.

10. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the parboiled potatoes.

11. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook gently until the potatoes are soft but not mushy.

12. Roughly chop the cooled cockles and add them to the soup.

13. Taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

14. Serve the cockle chowder hot.

Submitted by Amelia T. | May 12th, 2024 See all of Amelia T.'s Recipes.

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@Amelia T. | May 12th, 2024
This dish is perfect for a filling lunch or dinner, especially during cooler months when a warm, rich soup is needed.

I gave it a 5

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