Easy New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Easy New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 strips Bacon, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces; 1/3 cups Butter; 1 whole Leek, Washed, Trimmed, Halved And Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Diced; 3 stalks Celery Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces; 4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 4 whole Potatoes, Washed And Cubed (Leave Unpeeled If Using Red Or Yellow Potatoes); 3 whole Carrots, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 2 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Chicken Broth; 16 ounces, fluid Clam Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke; 1/4 cups Flour; 2 cups Milk; 3 cans (10 Oz. Size) Whole Baby Clams, Drained; 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Pepper

Servings: persons

10 strips Bacon, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces
1/3 cups Butter
1 whole Leek, Washed, Trimmed, Halved And Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces
1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Diced
3 stalks Celery Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces
4 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
4 whole Potatoes, Washed And Cubed (Leave Unpeeled If Using Red Or Yellow Potatoes)
3 whole Carrots, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
2 cans (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Chicken Broth
16 ounces, fluid Clam Juice
1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke
1/4 cups Flour
2 cups Milk
3 cans (10 Oz. Size) Whole Baby Clams, Drained
2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Pepper

1
In a large stock pot, brown bacon over medium high heat. Remove from pot with slotted spoon and set aside. To the drippings in the pot, add butter and melt. Add leek, onion, celery and garlic. Cook and stir for 10 to 12 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook and stir for 5 minutes longer.
2
Add chicken broth, clam juice and liquid smoke. Bring to a boil and turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine flour and milk. Whisk well so that no lumps remain. Add to broth and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in drained clams, oregano and pepper. Turn heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, 12 to 15 minutes.
4
Serve with a crisp green salad and crackers or fresh bread. Serves 6 to 8.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 strips Bacon, Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces, 1/3 cups Butter, 1 whole Leek, Washed, Trimmed, Halved And Sliced Into 1/2-inch Pieces, 1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Easy 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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Easy New England Clam Chowder

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