Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 2 medium size carrots, thinly sliced; 2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 12 green pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced and pressed; 1 12 lbs red potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 8 (6 1/2 ounce) canschopped clams; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves; 4 cups whipping cream (half & half); salt

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, diced
2 medium size carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
12 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced and pressed
1 12 lbs red potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
8 (6 1/2 ounce) canschopped clams
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups whipping cream (half & half)
salt

1
In a 6 to 8 quart pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp,.
2
remove from pan & drain.
3
Set aside, discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
4
Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic to drippings, cook until onions are tender.
5
Add potatoes and vegetables to mixture along with the clam juice.
6
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
7
Stir in clams w/ liquid, bay leaf, hot pepper seasoning, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, cream and bacon.
8
Heat until steaming, season with salt.
9
Serve with oyster crackers.

1245

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, diced, 2 medium size carrots, thinly sliced, 2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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