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: 2 tbsp butter; 1 None onion, diced; 2 None garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 lb clams, such as Littleneck, scrubbed clean; 3 1/2 slices bacon, diced; 1 None leek, thinly sliced; 1/4 None fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups); 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tbsp butter
1 None onion, diced
2 None garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 lb clams, such as Littleneck, scrubbed clean
3 1/2 slices bacon, diced
1 None leek, thinly sliced
1/4 None fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

1
Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the onions, followed by the garlic and saute for 3-4 mins, stirring. Mix in the wine and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add the clams and simmer for 8-10 mins, until they have opened. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside. Simmer the liquid for 25-30 mins, until reduced by half.
2
Meanwhile, heat a frying pan and add the bacon, cook for 4-5 mins, until crisp then add the leeks and fennel and saute for 2-3 mins. Sprinkle in the flour and saute for 1 min. Mix the bacon, leek and fennel into the soup then simmer, stirring. Add the cream, oregano and potatoes then simmer over low heat for 25-30 mins.
3
Just before serving, remove the clams from the shells and discard any clams that didn't open. Add the clams to the soup and season to taste. Divide between 4 bowls and sprinkle with parsley and chives. Serve.

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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: 2 tbsp butter, 1 None onion, diced, 2 None garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup dry white wine, 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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