The Silver Shamrocks’ Oyster Chowder [Video]

Don’t like clams? Check out this oyster chowder:

The Silver Shamrocks’ Oyster Chowder

3 tablespoons butter1 large carrot, diced1 medium onion, diced1 large stalk celery, diced1 head of fennel, julienned¾ cup dry white wine3 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced1-2 handfuls of spinach, chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon Old Bay2 cups fish stock, oyster liquor, or clam juice2 tins smoked oysters, roughly chopped or fresh oysters2 cups heavy cream 2-4 dashes TabascoSalt and black pepper to tasteFresh herbs (thyme, chives, parsley)

1- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add carrot, onion, celery, garlic, fennel and potatoes. Sauté until vegetables soften, and season lightly with salt and pepper. 2- Deglaze pan with white wine until evaporated. 3- Add stock. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are cooked though. Add cream, and cook until slightly reduced. 4- Add Old Bay, Tabasco, Salt and Pepper 5- Turn heat to low and add the chopped smoked …