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: 4 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained; 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 4 bacon slices; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups cubed red potato; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 parsley sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup half-and-half; Thyme sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

4 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
4 bacon slices
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups cubed red potato
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half
Thyme sprigs (optional)

1
Drain clams through a colander into a bowl, reserving liquid and clams. Combine clam liquid and clam juice.
2
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add onion, celery, and garlic to pan; saute 8 minutes or until tender. Add clam juice mixture, potato, and next 4 ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.
3
Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add to pan. Stir in clams and half-and-half. Cook 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve with bacon. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

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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: 4 (6 1/2-ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained, 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice, 4 bacon slices, 1 cup chopped onion, 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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