Clam Chowder (The Simple Way!) Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder (The Simple Way!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces); 2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled); ½ cup chopped onion; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup fresh frozen corn; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup light cream (half and half); 1 (10 ounce) can baby clams (drained); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon fresh parsley (optional); ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or ⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (optional)

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces)
2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled)
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh frozen corn
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream (half and half)
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams (drained)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fresh parsley (optional)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) or ⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (optional)

1
Saute bacon and onion until tender (drain excess fat).
2
Combine broth and potatoes in a pot along with bacon and onion.
3
Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are done.
4
Add more broth (or water) if mixture cooks down too far.
5
About 5 minutes before potatoes are done, add corn.
6
Melt butter and add add flour to make a roux.
7
Whisk in half and half, salt and pepper into roux.
8
Add this mixture to the pot of potatoes and corn along with the baby clams.
9
Cook additional 2 minutes.
10
OPTIONALS: Garnish servings with chopped parsley and cayenne or seasoning.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon (slice or chop into small pieces), 2 cups cubed potatoes (peeled), ½ cup chopped onion, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowder (The Simple Way!) 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 (The Simple Way!)

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