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: 6 strips of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 celery stalks, 1/4 inch dices; 1 cup very small pearl onions; 3 tbsp. all purpose flour; 2 cups unsalted clam juice; 4 small potatoes, diced; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/4 tsp. ground pepper; 5 large sprigs fresh thyme; 8 lbs. quahog clams,shucked, liquid reserved, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (2 lbs shucked clams); 2 ears fresh yellow corn, kernels shaved; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 tbsp. butter; 1 tbsp sherry (optional); 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

6 strips of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 celery stalks, 1/4 inch dices
1 cup very small pearl onions
3 tbsp. all purpose flour
2 cups unsalted clam juice
4 small potatoes, diced
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
5 large sprigs fresh thyme
8 lbs. quahog clams,shucked, liquid reserved, and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (2 lbs shucked clams)
2 ears fresh yellow corn, kernels shaved
2 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp sherry (optional)
1 tsp. salt

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1. In stockpot, cook bacon until crisp; drain all but 2 tbsp. of rendered fat. Add celery and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 8 minutes. 2. Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook about 3 minutes. Add clam juice, 1/2 cup water, potatoes, bay leaves and 1/8 tsp. pepper; cover; bring to a boil. Pick thyme leaves from stems; add both to the pot. Reduce heat, simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 12 minutes. 3. Add the clams and reserved liquid, cover and cook 4 minutes. Add corn, cover and cook about 5 minutes. Add milk and butter; cook until butter melts, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems; add 1/8 tsp. pepper and 1 tsp. salt. 4. Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with sherry and garnish with crumbled bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 strips of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 celery stalks, 1/4 inch dices, 1 cup very small pearl onions, 3 tbsp. all purpose flour, 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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