Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRam Restaurant & BrewerySoup Or Salad Starter Recipe

Soup Or Salad Starter Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Choose from NW Clam Chowder, Tomato Basil Soup, House Green Salad, or Caesar Salad.

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Ingredients

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NW Clam Chowder

Method

NW Clam Chowder

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery, sauté until soft.

  2. 2

    Add Potatoes

    Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Soup

    Sprinkle flour and stir well. Slowly add clam juice while stirring.

  4. 4

    Add Clams and Cream

    Bring to a simmer, add clams and heavy cream. Cook until heated through.

  5. 5

    Season

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Tomato Basil Soup

  1. 6

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes

    Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

  3. 8

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 9

    Blend and Season

    Blend until smooth, stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper.

House Green Salad

  1. 10

    Prepare Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

  2. 11

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.

  3. 12

    Toss and Serve

    Toss gently and serve immediately.

Caesar Salad

  1. 13

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

  2. 14

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle Caesar dressing over the salad.

  3. 15

    Toss and Season

    Toss gently, season with black pepper, and serve.

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