Jasper'S New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Jasper'S New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stalks celery & leaves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 lbs red potatoes, diced to 1/2 inch; 3 (6 ounce) cans minced clams; 32 ounces clam juice (bottles or cans); 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; white pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons dried parsley (or fresh is nice)

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery & leaves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
2 lbs red potatoes, diced to 1/2 inch
3 (6 ounce) cans minced clams
32 ounces clam juice (bottles or cans)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
white pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons dried parsley (or fresh is nice)

1
Heat 4 to 6 quartsized soup pot, over low heat.
2
Add diced bacon, rendering fat, cook til crisp, with slotted spoon, remove bacon and set aside.
3
Add butter to the bacon drippings in the soup pot, then add diced onions, garlic, celery, thyme and bay leaves. Saute, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon, until onions are softened, not brown, about 10 minutes.
4
Drain the canned clams, saving the liquid into the soup pot. Set the clams aside with the crisp bacon.
5
Add the diced potatoes and bottled clam juice to the soup pot. Total broth should just barely cover the potatoes, if it does not, add a little water. Cover and cook vigoriously about 10 minutes.
6
Mash cooked potatoes with a spoon against side of pot to thicken chowder.
7
Cook 1 to 2 minutes more,uncovered, to release the starch from the potatoes, which causes the chowder to thicken nicely.
8
Remove from heat. Add clams, bacon, and cream.
9
Season and add Parsley. Serve immediately.

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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.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 medium onions, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Jasper'S 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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Jasper'S New England Clam Chowder

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