Clam Caraway Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam Caraway Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 clams, soaked in water for 30 minutes and well scrubbed; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ cups water; 4 strips bacon, chopped finely; ½ cup finely chopped onion; ½ cup finely chopped celery; 1 clove garlic, minced; ⅓ cup flour; 1 cup cream; 2 cups milk; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 ½ cups diced potatoes

Servings: persons

16 clams, soaked in water for 30 minutes and well scrubbed
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
4 strips bacon, chopped finely
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup flour
1 cup cream
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 ½ cups diced potatoes

1
Place clams, caraway, stock and water in a large covered saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Remove the clams and strain the clam juice.
4
Chop the clam meat as finely as possible and reserve.
5
In a large saucepan, gently cook bacon, onions and celery until soft.
6
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
7
Add the flour and cook 1 more minute.
8
Add the cream and milk and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
9
Cook until thickened.
10
Add reserved clam juice, seasonings and potatoes.
11
Simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until potatoes are completely soft.
12
Add chopped clam meat.
13
Season with salt and white pepper and serve very hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 clams, soaked in water for 30 minutes and well scrubbed, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Clam Caraway 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clam Caraway Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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