Corn, Clam, And Mussel Chowder Recipe

Name: Corn, Clam, And Mussel Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bacon, chopped (slices of); 1 cup onion, chopped; 3/4 cup celery, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped; 2 cups red potatoes, diced; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; 20 mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 1 pound); 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, liquid reserved; 1/4 teaspoon salt; fresh thyme sprig

Servings: persons

2 bacon, chopped (slices of)
1 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
3/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped
2 cups red potatoes, diced
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 cups fresh corn kernels
20 mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, liquid reserved
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh thyme sprig

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
2
Add onion, celery, and chopped thyme to pan; cook 8 minutes or until softened, stirring frequently. Add potato and bottled juice; bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 9 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4
Stir in corn and mussels; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open; discard any unopened shells.
5
Combine half-and-half, milk, and flour in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Stir half-and-half mixture and clams into pan; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6
Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved clam liquid and salt. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bacon, chopped (slices of), 1 cup onion, chopped, 3/4 cup celery, chopped, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Corn, Clam, And Mussel 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.

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Corn, Clam, And Mussel Chowder

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