New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 1 lb russet potato, peeled,cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 slices bacon, finely chopped; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 2 large stalks); 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams; 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 lb russet potato, peeled,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
3 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 2 large stalks)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1
Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
5
Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
6
Add onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf and saute until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes.
7
Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes (do not allow flour to brown).
8
Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams.
9
Add potato mixture, clams, half and half and hot pepper sauce.
10
Simmer chowder 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before serving).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice, 1 lb russet potato, peeled,cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 slices bacon, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

New England Clam Chowder

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