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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. 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. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, 9 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2
Stir in corn and mussels; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open; discard any unopened shells. 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. Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved clam liquid and salt. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
3
Tomato and fennel salad: Combine 4 cups torn romaine lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup sliced fennel bulb in a large bowl. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Pour vinaigrette over lettuce mixture; toss well.

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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 slices, chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, 3/4 cup chopped celery, 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 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.

Corn, Clam, And Mussel Chowder

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