Clam-and-Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam-and-Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 slice bacon; 1 medium onion; 1 lb. russet potatoes; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 3 can chopped clams; 2 c. milk; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1 c. half-and-half; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

4 slice bacon
1 medium onion
1 lb. russet potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 can chopped clams
2 c. milk
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 c. half-and-half
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel; drain.
3
Pour fat into a small heatproof bowl.
4
Return 1 tablespoon fat to Dutch oven; discard or freeze remaining fat.
5
Add onion to fat; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened -- 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Add 2 cups water to Dutch oven, stirring to loosen browned bits on bottom.
7
Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and reserved clam juice; stir and cover.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes are fork-tender -- about 10 minutes.
9
In a small bowl, combine milk and flour.
10
Add to Dutch oven and stir.
11
Return to a boil, stirring constantly, until chowder has thickened.
12
Add corn and half-and-half and cook 5 minutes.
13
Add reserved clams and cook just until clams are heated through.
14
Stir in parsley and reserved bacon.
15
Divide among 6 soup bowls and serve.

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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: 4 slice bacon, 1 medium onion, 1 lb. russet potatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Clam-and-Corn 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.

Clam-and-Corn Chowder

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