Cape Cod Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Cape Cod Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. salt pork, diced; 2 onions, diced; 7 potatoes, diced; 1 qt. clams or quahogs, cooked; 2 Tbsp. flour; 3 slices bacon; 1/4 c. cold water; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 qt. milk; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
2 onions, diced
7 potatoes, diced
1 qt. clams or quahogs, cooked
2 Tbsp. flour
3 slices bacon
1/4 c. cold water
2 Tbsp. butter
1 qt. milk
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1
Fry bacon until crisp and cut small.
2
Remove from pan.
3
Fry pork until golden brown.
4
Remove from pan.
5
Saute onions until soft.
6
Drain clams, saving juice, then chop clams fine.
7
Add to clam juice enough water to make 3 cups.
8
Bring to a boil and add potatoes, browned pork, onions and bacon.
9
Simmer until potatoes are done, about 15 minutes.
10
Blend flour to a smooth paste with cold water, add to the potatoes, stirring until it boils and thickens.
11
Add clams and seasonings.
12
Add the milk and add slowly to hot clam mixture.
13
Add 2 tablespoons butter when done.

369

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. salt pork, diced, 2 onions, diced, 7 potatoes, diced, 1 qt. clams or quahogs, cooked, and more.

Yes, Cape Cod 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.

Cape Cod Clam Chowder

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