Hearty Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Hearty Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices low-fat bacon, chopped; 1 stalk celery, diced small; 2 carrots, diced small; 3 stalks green onions, chopped; 4 potatoes, cubed; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 3 (4 ounce) cans minced clams with juice; 3 (8 ounce) cans evaporated milk; 4 drops Tabasco sauce; salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Servings: persons

6 slices low-fat bacon, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced small
2 carrots, diced small
3 stalks green onions, chopped
4 potatoes, cubed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup water
3 (4 ounce) cans minced clams with juice
3 (8 ounce) cans evaporated milk
4 drops Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

1
In heavy pot (dutch oven) saute bacon until almost crispy.
2
Remove bacon and set aside leaving bacon drippings in pan.
3
Add all vegetables in bacon drippings with clam juice, Tabasco sauce and 1/2 cup water simmering until vegies are soft, but firm, not mushy.
4
Add small amounts of water to keep vegies from scorching if needed.
5
Gently stir in clams.
6
Turn heat down very low so milk will not scorch.
7
Slowly pour in evaporated milk, gently stirring all ingredients together.
8
Add salt and pepper to taste as well as dill weed.
9
Simmer until all ingredients are warm, being careful not to scorch milk.
10
Enjoy with warm corn bread and fresh fruit.

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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: 6 slices low-fat bacon, chopped, 1 stalk celery, diced small, 2 carrots, diced small, 3 stalks green onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Clam Chowder

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