Creamy Clam And Corn Chowder With Bacon Recipe

Name: Creamy Clam And Corn Chowder With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 thick slices of bacon cut into 1/2 inch crosswise.; 1 lg onion chopped; 2 lg carrots chopped; 1 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 3/4 tsp crushed dried rosemary; 3 TBS all purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 8oz unpeeled white potato cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 3 6 1/2oz cans of chopped clams in juice; 1 10oz pkg of frozen whole kernel corn.; chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

6 thick slices of bacon cut into 1/2 inch crosswise.
1 lg onion chopped
2 lg carrots chopped
1 1/4 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp crushed dried rosemary
3 TBS all purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 8oz unpeeled white potato cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 6 1/2oz cans of chopped clams in juice
1 10oz pkg of frozen whole kernel corn.
chopped Italian parsley

1
Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel. Pour off all but 3 TBS of bacon drippings.
2
Add next four ingredients to the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are crips and tender. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 - 2 miunutes.
3
Gradually add 3 cups of milk stirring continuously. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes)
4
Add potatoes, clams with juice and thawed frozen corn. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium low and simmer until potatoes are tender, stiring often. Add 1 cup of cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Divide soup among bowls and sprinkle with crisp bacon and parsley then serve.

1476

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 thick slices of bacon cut into 1/2 inch crosswise., 1 lg onion chopped, 2 lg carrots chopped, 1 1/4 tsp dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Creamy Clam And Corn Chowder With Bacon 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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Creamy Clam And Corn Chowder With Bacon

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