The clam chowder at Disneyland's Royal Street Veranda is a must-try culinary delight nestled in the heart of New Orleans Square. This creamy, flavorful soup is served in a freshly baked sourdough bread bowl, adding a delightful texture to each bite. Rich with tender clams, diced potatoes, and a blend of savory spices, the chowder provides a warm and comforting meal perfect for any time of the year. The Royal Street Veranda, with its charming outdoor seating and lively atmosphere, enhances the dining experience, making it a beloved spot for both regular visitors and first-time guests seeking a taste of Disneyland magic. Now, you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen with this Disneyland clam chowder recipe.
Cooking Tips
You do not need to purchase extra clam juice to make this recipe. Just drain the juice from the canned clams and that should be enough. I also changed the original recipe to use 2 cups of clams instead of 1 cup because I like my chowder full of clams. You can adjust any ingredients to suit your tastes!
The ingredients for the Disneyland Clam Chowder recipe include:
Butter
Flour
Vegetable oil
Potatoes
Onions
Red pepper
Green pepper
Clam juice
Heavy cream
Clams
Thyme
Salt
Black pepper
The Disneyland Clam Chowder recipe is easy to make and it is the best treat to make when you're missing Disneyland. This is a simple recipe that will transport you straight to Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square. If you want to create another iconic Disney food at home, check out my Disneyland Garlic Pretzel Bread. Enjoy!
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Prep Time: 15 minsCook Time: 30 minsTotal Time: 45 mins
Servings6
Calories296
Best Season
Suitable throughout the year
Description
Clam Chowder is an iconic Disney food that make a perfect lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients
5tbsp Butter
5tbsp Flour
2tbsp vegetable oil
1.5cups potatoes (diced)
.5cup onions (diced)
.5cup green peppers (diced)
.5cup red peppers (diced)
2.25cups clam juice
1.5cups heavy cream
2cups clams
.5tbsp thyme
.25tsp salt
black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Melt butter in a saucepan; add flour to create a roux.
Cook over medium until it's light brown in color; set aside.
In another pot, heat oil. Saute potatoes, onions, peppers over medium until tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain canned clams and preserve the clam juice. Add clam juice to the potato/pepper mixture and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
Add heavy cream, clams, spices and the roux.
Whisk well to blend in the roux.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve in a bread bowl or with a baguette ♨ and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories296kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g36%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Cholesterol72mg24%
Sodium612mg26%
Potassium314mg9%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Sugars2g
Protein7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Keywords:
new orleans square, royal street veranda
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Shelley Benhoff
Disney Content Creator
Hi, I'm Shelley, a lifelong Disney fan and WDW Annual Passholder. I live near Orlando, FL with my husband and producer, Jason. I love cooking and sharing new recipes.