Clam Chowder - Westcoast Style Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder - Westcoast Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb lean bacon, chopped small and fried; 2 medium onions, chopped small; ½ cups water; 3 large carrots, peeled and diced 1/4 inch; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 28 fluid ounces canned tomatoes, including liquid; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 4 large celery ribs, chopped small; 3/4 cup ketchup; 14 fluid ounces clam juice; 28 fluid ounces canned baby clams, including liquid; 4 cups whole milk, homogenized; 1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes (IDAHO preferred)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb lean bacon, chopped small and fried
2 medium onions, chopped small
½ cups water
3 large carrots, peeled and diced 1/4 inch
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch
1 teaspoon sea salt
28 fluid ounces canned tomatoes, including liquid
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
4 large celery ribs, chopped small
3/4 cup ketchup
14 fluid ounces clam juice
28 fluid ounces canned baby clams, including liquid
4 cups whole milk, homogenized
1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes (IDAHO preferred)

1
In a medium size frying pan, lightly fry chopped bacon until partially cooked.
2
Drain and discard fat.
3
Add chopped onions to bacon and saute' for 5 minutes, DO NOT BROWN, set aside.
4
In a large cooking pot, add water and bring to boil.
5
Add chopped carrots, cubed potatoes, salt and pepper.
6
Puree' tomatoes in a food processor or blender and add to cooking pot.
7
Add reserved bacon/onion mixture to pot and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
9
Add diced celery and ketchup and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Add clam nectar, baby clams and the liquid and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Add milk, stirring constantly while adding and bring to just boil.
12
Finally, add instant potato flakes, stir well and simmer for 3 minutes.
13
Adjust seasonings to taste. (Add more instant potato flakes if soup is not thick enough to your liking.). The soup will thicken slightly the following day.
14
Remove soup from heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
15
Fresh baby clams may be used.
16
You will require about 4 pounds of baby clams in the shell.
17
In a pot, add 2 1/2 cups water and clams.
18
Cover and bring to boil and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until all clams are opened.
19
Discard any clams that DO NOT OPEN.
20
Save the liquid and pour through a very fine sieve to remove any particles and use the liquid in the soup same as the canned clams.
21
Extract the clams from the shells and add to soup.
22
This soup can be canned.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb lean bacon, chopped small and fried, 2 medium onions, chopped small, ½ cups water, 3 large carrots, peeled and diced 1/4 inch, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowder - Westcoast Style 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 - Westcoast Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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