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Clam Chowder Recipe
Homemade clam chowder is easy and a real treat. It's creamy, but light and so satisfying. This creamy clam chowder recipe is loaded with tender clams, silky potatoes, and crunchy bacon.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over med/high heat and add the chopped bacon. Sauté, stirring occasionally until browned and crisp then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Keep 3 Tbsp of bacon grease in the pot (discard excess if desired).
2
Add veggies - toss in chopped carrots, onion, and celery and continue cooking over med/high heat, stirring occasionally until soft and golden (⏱️ 7-8 min). Sprinkle in flour and saute another minute, stirring constantly.
medium carrots (sliced into thin rings or half rings)2
3
Build Broth - Add chicken broth, reserved clam juice, bay leaf, Worcestershire, Tabasco sauce, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a light boil.
bay leaf1
4
Add Potatoes - While the soup is heating up, chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces about 1/4" thick. Add potatoes to pot, then stir in milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and lightly boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork (about ⏱️ 20 min).
milk (any kind)2 cups
5
Add Clams - When potatoes are tender, add chopped clams, return to a light boil, and remove from heat. Don't overcook clams or they will get tough*. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, garnish with cooked bacon and fresh cilantro if desired.
chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)2 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
236 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
549 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
0.001 g
cholesterol Content
38 mg
carbohydrate Content
26 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
4 g
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