Creamy Canadian Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Canadian Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 yukon gold potatoes, diced; 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 2 (6 ounce) cans clams (save the juice); 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder; water, as needed; 2 1/2 cups milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans clams (save the juice)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
water, as needed
2 1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons flour

1
Pan-fry bacon in a medium heavy skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Drain and crumble bacon; set aside.
2
Add onion and celery to pan and saute over moderate heat until tender but not brown. In a large heavy saucepan, combine onions, celery, drained potatoes, chicken bouillon, clam juice and enough water to cover potatoes.
3
Cook, partially covered, over moderate heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
4
Stir in 2 cups milk; simmer another 5 minutes and add seasonings to taste.
5
Reduce heat; add clams until they are heated through.
6
Combine the rest of the milk and flour, blending until smooth; stir mixture into chowder.
7
Heat chowder over low to moderate heat, stirring constantly, until chowder is bubbly hot and slightly thickened.
8
Add cooked bacon.
9
Adjust seasoning to taste.
10
If possible refrigerate chowder, covered, for 24 hours to develop flavors.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 2 onions, coarsely chopped, 2 yukon gold potatoes, diced, 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Canadian 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.

Creamy Canadian Clam Chowder

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