Delicious New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Delicious New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon raw; 8 ounces clams minced, undrained; 1 1/2 cups potatoes peeled, cubed; ⅓ cup onions finely chopped; 1 medium carrots diced; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup light cream (half&half); 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried

Servings: persons

1
Place bacon in a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole.
2
Heat, covered with a paper towel, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
3
Remove cooked bacon with a slotted spoon.
4
Crumble bacon and set aside.
5
Reserve drippings in casserole.
6
Drain liquid from clams and add liquid to bacon drippings.
7
Set clams aside.
8
Add potatoes, onion and carrot to casserole.
9
Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender; stir occasionally.
10
Blend flour into vegetable mixture.
11
Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
12
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
13
Stir in cream, salt, pepper, thyme and reserved clams.
14
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until heated through.
15
Garnish with crumbled bacon before serving.

496

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon raw, 8 ounces clams minced, undrained, 1 1/2 cups potatoes peeled, cubed, ⅓ cup onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Delicious 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delicious New England Clam Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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