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: 1 pound (4 sticks) butter; 1 1/2 white onions, diced; 5 stalks celery, sliced thin; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons clam base* or clam juice; 4 potatoes (Idaho or russet), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 pounds fresh chopped clams **; 4 cups heavy cream; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce; 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving; *Found at your local seafood market; **Look for fresh from your local seafood market, or use high-quality frozen clams

Servings: persons

1 pound (4 sticks) butter
1 1/2 white onions, diced
5 stalks celery, sliced thin
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons clam base* or clam juice
4 potatoes (Idaho or russet), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 pounds fresh chopped clams **
4 cups heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce
1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
*Found at your local seafood market
**Look for fresh from your local seafood market, or use high-quality frozen clams

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In a deep stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and celery and saute until translucent, about 4 minutes.
3
Sprinkle in the flour and stir.
4
Let the flour cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add 8 cups water and the clam base and whisk vigorously, making sure there are no lumps from the flour.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the potatoes and chopped clams.
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Simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add the cream, dill, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Bring back to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until thickened, another 20 minutes.
10
Check for seasoning, add a few dashes hot sauce, and serve with your favorite crusty bread.
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1783

kcal

Calories

178

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound (4 sticks) butter, 1 1/2 white onions, diced, 5 stalks celery, sliced thin, 1/3 cup 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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