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Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder is one of the most well-known soups out there! Studded with potatoes, celery and chopped clams, it's a creamy and satisfying classic.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add the bacon to a Dutch oven or large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to ⏱️ 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and reserve the bacon drippings in the pan.
bacon, chopped4 slices
2
Add the butter to the bacon drippings, then the onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slight softened, about ⏱️ 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables; cook, stirring constantly, ⏱️ 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the clam juice and milk; whisk until smooth. Return to a simmer, stirring frequently, being sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pan so that the flour doesn't stick.
bacon, chopped4 slices
3
Add the potatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are slightly softened, about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
bay leaf, optional1
4
Add the clams and the juices from their cans. Return to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until slightly thickened, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Add the cream and heat just until warmed through. Remove from the heat. Remove the bay leaf.
bay leaf, optional1
5
To serve, top with the reserved cooked bacon and fresh parsley or chives. Serve with oyster crackers.
bacon, chopped4 slicesOyster crackers, for serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
627 Calories
fat Content
32 g
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
1307 mg
protein Content
42 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
123 mg
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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