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, chopped; 3 (6 1/2 ounce) canswhole shelled clams; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; ½ cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped onion; 2 green onions with tops, chopped; 2 cups chopped potatoes; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups half-and-half; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; paprika; fresh parsley sprig

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 (6 1/2 ounce) canswhole shelled clams
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
2 green onions with tops, chopped
2 cups chopped potatoes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
paprika
fresh parsley sprig

1
Saute bacon in a large pot until crisp; pour off pan drippings; set aside.
2
Drain clams, reserving 1 cup juice; set clams aside.
3
Add clam juice, butter, and vegetables (celery, onion, green onion, potatoes) to bacon; bring to a boil; cover, decrease heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4
Chop clams coarsely; set aside.
5
Combine flour and milk; stir until flour is dissolved.
6
Add milk mixture, clams, half-and-half, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to soup mixture.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated; check seasoning and adjust to taste.
8
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with paprika; garnish 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, chopped, 3 (6 1/2 ounce) canswhole shelled clams, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, ½ cup chopped celery, 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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