San Francisco's Mini Sourdough Bowls with Clam Chowder

December 10, 2013

What a cute appetizer this is! Using small sourdough rolls, you can do a mini version of the San Francisco classic and this is perfect to toss on a tray and pass to guests on a cold winter night!

2-3 pieces of bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 carrot, chopped
2 (6-1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained (you could also use 1 pound little neck clams, shucked and chopped)
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped finely
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped finely
6-8 Sourdough rolls from a bakery or bakery section of grocery store

Using a bread knife, cut the tops off of the dinner roll horizontally. Switch to a sharp, pointy knife and carve out the center of the roll, getting close to the edges, but still leaving enough bread to be...
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Nutritions

Calories
881

Sodium
952mg
39% DV

Fat
70g
108% DV

Protein
21g
43% DV

Carbs
31g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV