Clam Chowder
A thick and creamy New England-style clam chowder with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and briny clams. Best served in a bread bowl if you are feeling bold.
15 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
50 min
Total
6
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Drain the clams, reserving the juice. You should have about 1 cup of clam juice. Set clams aside.
Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon, leave the fat in the pot.
Add onion and celery to the bacon fat. Cook 4 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the reserved clam juice, milk, and enough water to just cover the potatoes (about 1 cup). Add potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Tip: Don't boil aggressively or the dairy can curdle. Keep it at a gentle simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream and clams. Cook 3 more minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme. Season with salt and white pepper.
Ladle into bowls and top with reserved crispy bacon.
Nutrition per Serving
420kcal
Calories
22g
Protein
28g
Carbs
24g
Fat
2g
Fiber
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