Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cans Canned minced clams 6.5 oz each, drained; 2 jar Jars clam juice 8 oz each; 2 cups Cubed Potatoes, peeled if you wish; 1 quart Half and half; 6 slices Bacon; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup Flour; 1/4 teaspoon Salt and Pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon Thyme; 1 teaspoon Old Bay to taste; 1/2 cup Carrots, minced; 1/2 cup Celery, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Oregano; 1 piece Onion, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cans Canned minced clams 6.5 oz each, drained
2 jar Jars clam juice 8 oz each
2 cups Cubed Potatoes, peeled if you wish
1 quart Half and half
6 slices Bacon
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Old Bay to taste
1/2 cup Carrots, minced
1/2 cup Celery, minced
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1 piece Onion, chopped

1
Render bacon in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy. Remove bacon, leaving fat in pan.
2
Saute vegetables (onion, carrots, celery) in bacon fat until onions are translucent.
3
Add enough butter to pan to make about 1/2 cup of melted fat.
4
Whisk in flour and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
5
In medium pan, cover potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook about 15 minutes until tender.
6
Heat clam juice in small pan, then slowly whisk into flour mixture. Add clams, bacon, and drained potatoes.
7
Warm half n half and slowly add to stock pot until mixed. Simmer without boiling for a few minutes.

656

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 4 cans Canned minced clams 6.5 oz each, drained, 2 jar Jars clam juice 8 oz each, 2 cups Cubed Potatoes, peeled if you wish, 1 quart Half and half, 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.

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Creamy Clam Chowder

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