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Easy Homemade Clam Chowder with Bacon Recipe
New England-style clam chowder with bacon, potatoes, and real clam juice. Ready in 30 minutes and tastes better than any restaurant version!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Fry the minced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon crisps, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
2
Add the onion to the bacon and drippings, and sauté until softened, about ⏱️ 5 minutes.
diced onion1 cup
3
Add the flour and stir until the flour takes on a little color, about ⏱️ 1 minute.
4
Gradually whisk in the canned and bottled clam juices (do not add the clams yet) and 3 cups water.
bottled clam juice (preferably Doxsee brand)16 ounces
5
Add the potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about ⏱️ 10 minutes.
large bay leaf1
6
Add the clams, cream, and parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Bring the pot to a simmer to heat through. Then remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
320 kcal
fat Content
29 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
441 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
93 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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