Creamy New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Creamy New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 2 small onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup sliced celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained; 3 cups peeled, diced red potato; 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
2 small onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
3 cups peeled, diced red potato
1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Saute onion, celery, and garlic in reserved bacon drippings until tender.
2
Drain clams, reserving liquid; set clams aside. Add reserved clam liquid, potato, and bottled clam juice to vegetable mixture; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from pan, and let cool slightly.
3
Add butter to pan; add flour, and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato mixture to white sauce in pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved clams, salt, thyme, pepper, and hot sauce; cook 1 minute. Ladle into individual serving bowls; top with crumbled bacon, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 2 small onions, halved and thinly sliced, 1 cup sliced celery, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy New England 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 New England Clam Chowder

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