Easy Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Easy Creamy Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced; 2 small celery ribs, finely diced; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use more); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup, undiluted; 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 quart half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); salt (optional and to taste); parmesan cheese (optional and to taste)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 small celery ribs, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use more)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)
parmesan cheese (optional and to taste)

1
In a heavy pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add in onions, carrots and celery; cook stirring for about for about 3 minutes or until tender.
3
Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the two cans potato soup and two cans clams WITH their juice. .
5
Drain and discard the juice from the remaining can of clams, then add the clams to the soup; bring to a simmer stirring.
6
In a bowl whisk about 1/3 cup half and half cream with cornstarch until smooth; add to the simmering soup stirring continuously.
7
Add the remaining half and half cream and black pepper; bring to a boil and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
8
Season with salt if using.
9
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced, 2 small celery ribs, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Creamy Clam Chowder

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