Mike's Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Mike's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 5 cups clam juice; 1 pound potatoes, diced; 5 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves; 1/2 stick butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups half and half; 2 pounds fresh or frozen clams, diced; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves; Kosher salt and white pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups clam juice
1 pound potatoes, diced
5 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half and half
2 pounds fresh or frozen clams, diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Kosher salt and white pepper

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Bring the clam juice and diced potatoes to a boil in a large soup pot.
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Cook until the potatoes are tender.
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Set aside.
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To make roux: In a pot, render the bacon, until crispy.
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Stir in the onion until it's translucent.
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Add bay leaves, thyme and butter and let it melt.
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Whisk in the flour and let the roux cook until it turns golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Bring the clam juice and potato back to a boil.
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Whisk in a ladleful of clam juice into the roux then gradually whisk the roux into the soup pot until it thickens.
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Then whisk in the half and half and heat to a simmer while whisking.
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Add the clams and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Then add the parsley and kosher salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with oyster crackers.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups clam juice, 1 pound potatoes, diced, 5 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice, 1 small yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Mike's 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.

Mike's Clam Chowder

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