Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Bacon, Cut Into Lardons; 1 cup Onion, Diced; 1 cup Mushrooms, Cremini Or Button, In Quarters Or Sixths; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; Rosemary And Bay Leaf, Or Other Aromatic Of Choice; 3/4 cups White Wine; 2 cups Clams, In Bite-sized Squares; 8 ounces, fluid Clam Juice; 2 cups Chicken Stock; 1 cup Red Potatoes, Quartered; 1/2 cups Half-and-half Or Cream; 1 pinch Cayenne (optional); Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Bacon, Cut Into Lardons
1 cup Onion, Diced
1 cup Mushrooms, Cremini Or Button, In Quarters Or Sixths
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
Rosemary And Bay Leaf, Or Other Aromatic Of Choice
3/4 cups White Wine
2 cups Clams, In Bite-sized Squares
8 ounces, fluid Clam Juice
2 cups Chicken Stock
1 cup Red Potatoes, Quartered
1/2 cups Half-and-half Or Cream
1 pinch Cayenne (optional)
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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1. Render the bacon until it begins to get crispy. Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Add the mushrooms and garlic halfway to cooking the onions and brown as well.
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2. Add the herbs and white wine and deglaze the pan. Let the liquid reduce by half. Remove the rosemary.
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3. Add the clams and stir. Add the clam juice and chicken stock. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, covered.
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4. Add the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes more until fork tender.
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5. Finish with cream, a pinch of cayenne, a few turns of pepper and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer, turn off the heat and let sit. Letting it sit overnight will improve the flavor even more.

549

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Bacon, Cut Into Lardons, 1 cup Onion, Diced, 1 cup Mushrooms, Cremini Or Button, In Quarters Or Sixths, 2 cloves Garlic, 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.

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Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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