Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb potato, peeled; 1/2 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 small garlic clove, very finely minced; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 4 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained (juice reserved, pass through strainer lined with a bit of cheesecloth to catch any grit); 1/4 teaspoon salt (preferably seasoned); 1 pinch dried thyme; white pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1 lb potato, peeled
1/2 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 small garlic clove, very finely minced
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 (8 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained (juice reserved, pass through strainer lined with a bit of cheesecloth to catch any grit)
1/4 teaspoon salt (preferably seasoned)
1 pinch dried thyme
white pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1
Cook potatoes in salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Mash lightly.
2
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and saute onion and garlic until translucent, and starting to go a light gold, 6-8 minutes.
3
Add the half and half and cream, 3/4 cup reserved clam juice, salt, thyme and white pepper and heat to scalding.
4
Add potatoes and clams.
5
Bring to simmer, stirring frequently. Thin with some milk if desired.
6
Serve immediately, floating 1 pat of butter per bowl of soup and dusting with parsley.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb potato, peeled, 1/2 tablespoon butter, 3/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 small garlic clove, very finely minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Clam Chowder

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