My Favorite New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: My Favorite New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1/2 cup Chardonnay wine or 1/2 cup other dry white wine; 1 cup whipping cream (35%); 1 cup milk; 2 (5 ounce) cans clams (reserve juice or nectar); 2 large bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 2 -3 cups baking potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch diced; 1 cup canned unsweetened evaporated milk; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; coarse salt; freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 cup Chardonnay wine or 1/2 cup other dry white wine
1 cup whipping cream (35%)
1 cup milk
2 (5 ounce) cans clams (reserve juice or nectar)
2 large bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 -3 cups baking potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch diced
1 cup canned unsweetened evaporated milk
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper

1
Brown the bacon until crisp in a thick-bottomed soup pot.
2
Pour off half the fat.
3
Add the onions and celery with a splash of water and saute for a few minutes until soft.
4
Add the white wine, cream, milk, and the juice/nectar.
5
Add bay leaves, thyme, and the diced potatoes.
6
Bring the mixture to a SLOW simmer.
7
Continue simmering for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are softened and the chowder has thickened.
8
Add the reserved clam meat, evaporated milk and parsley.
9
Bring back to a slow simmer.
10
Taste the chowder and add enough salt and pepper to season it.
11
Serve with your favorite crusty rolls or biscuits!
12
Hint- This chowder can be made a day or two in advance and reheated prior to serving. Its flavor actually benefits from resting in the refrigerator overnight.

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1/2 cup Chardonnay wine or 1/2 cup other dry white wine, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Favorite New England Clam Chowder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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