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: 4 Tablespoons Salted Sweet Cream Butter; 1 whole Onion, Chopped Finely; 2 whole Carrots Peeled And Chopped Finely; 3 stalks Celery Chopped Finely; 6 cups Diced Potatoes (about 8 Medium Potatoes); 4 cans Chopped Or Minced Clams (I Use The 6.5 Oz Cans); 2 bottles Clam Juice (8 0z Bottles); 1 package Real Bacon Bits Or 6 Slices Bacon Chopped Fine; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream; Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

4 Tablespoons Salted Sweet Cream Butter
1 whole Onion, Chopped Finely
2 whole Carrots Peeled And Chopped Finely
3 stalks Celery Chopped Finely
6 cups Diced Potatoes (about 8 Medium Potatoes)
4 cans Chopped Or Minced Clams (I Use The 6.5 Oz Cans)
2 bottles Clam Juice (8 0z Bottles)
1 package Real Bacon Bits Or 6 Slices Bacon Chopped Fine
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream
Pepper To Taste

1
Melt butter in a large pot on low heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sweat them out for 10 minutes on low heat. Add clam juice from the bottles and drain the clam juice from the cans, saving the clams to add at a later time. Add potatoes and turn up the heat to medium to medium-high. Boil till just softened, about 15 minutes.
2
Turn down heat to low and add cream cheese. Stir till it melts in completely. This helps cool the soup enough for the cream, so don't skip this step. Add the full pint of heavy cream and bacon bits. Bring to a simmer on medium-low and add clams and pepper (with all the clam juice, it doesn't need any salt, but taste it in case you feel it needs more). Stir for about 2-3 minutes for the clams to get warm.
3
Serve immediately. It's great served in bread bowls or with rolls.

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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.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tablespoons Salted Sweet Cream Butter, 1 whole Onion, Chopped Finely, 2 whole Carrots Peeled And Chopped Finely, 3 stalks Celery Chopped Finely, 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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