Julie'S Clam Crab Chowder (White) Recipe

Name: Julie'S Clam Crab Chowder (White)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon; 1 sweet onion (diced); 2 cups water; 6 ounces clam juice; 8 medium potatoes (peeled, diced); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup milk; 24 ounces canned clams, minced, reserve juice; 8 ounces canned crabmeat; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb bacon
1 sweet onion (diced)
2 cups water
6 ounces clam juice
8 medium potatoes (peeled, diced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
24 ounces canned clams, minced, reserve juice
8 ounces canned crabmeat
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

1
In a 3-quart dutch oven fry bacon until crisp and crumbles easily. (Remove bacon and set aside).
2
Saute onion in bacon fat until tender.
3
Add water, clam juice, potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender.
4
(Do not drain).
5
Add heavy cream, half-and-half and milk stirring frequently so it doesn't scorch.
6
Heat to steaming (do not boil).
7
Add clams w/juice, crab, bacon, butter, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes more stirring frequently.
8
To Reheat: Only reheat as much as you can eat. Don't reheat the whole pot.

886

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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

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: 1/2 lb bacon, 1 sweet onion (diced), 2 cups water, 6 ounces clam juice, and more.

Yes, Julie'S Clam Crab Chowder (White) 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!

Julie'S Clam Crab Chowder (White)

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Variations & substitutions

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