Bacon Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Bacon Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed; ½ cup chopped celery; ¼ cup chopped onion; ½ teaspoon chicken, bouillons granules; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ cup half-and-half; 1 ½ teaspoons butter; cayenne pepper, a dash; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Servings: persons

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon chicken, bouillons granules
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup half-and-half
1 ½ teaspoons butter
cayenne pepper, a dash
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1
Drain clams, reserving juice; set aside.
2
Place the clams in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped; set aside.
3
In a large saucepan, combine the broth, potato, celery, onion, bouillon, and thyme.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Decrease heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6
Stir in the reserved clam juice.
7
Combine the cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into the soup.
8
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9
Stir in the butter, cayenne, and the clams.
10
Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
11
Garnish with bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams, 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed, ½ cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Bacon Clam Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Clam Chowder

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