Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 24 ounces bottled clam juice; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 2 large celery ribs, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 -2 ½ cups half-and-half; 4 (10 ounce) cans baby clams; ½ cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
2 large yellow onions, chopped
24 ounces bottled clam juice
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 large celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 -2 ½ cups half-and-half
4 (10 ounce) cans baby clams
½ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons flour

1
Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender.
2
Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Fry bacon in a large heavy pot until crisp, remove to paper towels to drain-reserving drippings; crumble bacon when cooled.
4
In pot with bacon drippings add onions, celery, garlic, bay leaf and cayenne.
5
Saute over medium heat until veggies are tender.
6
Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, but do not over brown.
7
Slowly add the clam juice that the potatoes were cooked inches Add potatoes, clams, half and half, chicken broth worchestershire sauce, bacon and hot sauce.
8
Stir gently over medium heat until heated through.
9
Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley and paprika if desired.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 2 large yellow onions, chopped, 24 ounces bottled clam juice, 2 medium potatoes, cubed, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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