Jul 14 2026
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Bowl Of Soup Recipe

Inspired by The Old Bag of Nails Pub - Lansing
Time1h
Serves4

New England Clam Chowder - Our secret recipe…and gluten free! French Onion Soup – Made from scratch... nice and cheesy.

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Ingredients

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New England Clam Chowder

French Onion Soup

Method

New England Clam Chowder

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and potatoes. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Flour

    Sprinkle gluten-free flour over the vegetables and stir for about 2 minutes to create a roux.

  3. 3

    Add Liquids

    Slowly whisk in clam juice and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add Clams and Seasoning

    Stir in the chopped clams, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

French Onion Soup

  1. 6

    Caramelize Onions

    In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until caramelized.

  2. 7

    Add Broth and Herbs

    Pour in the beef broth and add fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 10 minutes.

  3. 8

    Prepare Toppings

    Preheat the broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with a slice of gluten-free baguette, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.

  4. 9

    Broil

    Place bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Carefully remove from oven and serve hot.

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