Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Classic Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice; 1 large onion, cut into medium dice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated); 1 cup water; 9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
1 large onion, cut into medium dice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)
1 cup water
9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
In a large soup kettle, fry bacon over medium heat until bacon crisps, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon; set aside.
2
Keep 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan. (If necessary, add oil to yield 2 tablespoons.) Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and bay leaves; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds or so.
3
Whisk in mashed potatoes, clam juice (bottled and what you've drained from the clams) and 1 cup of water. Add new potatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in clams, cream and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat through and serve, garnishing each bowl with reserved bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice, 1 large onion, cut into medium dice, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Clam Chowder

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