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 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1 bunch celery, chopped; 8 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 quarts chopped clams; 4 pounds red potatoes, cut into medium dice; 1 liter white wine; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup clam base; 2 quarts heavy cream; 2 quarts milk; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 3 cups all-purpose flour; Table salt; Oyster crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 bunch celery, chopped
8 bay leaves
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 quarts chopped clams
4 pounds red potatoes, cut into medium dice
1 liter white wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup clam base
2 quarts heavy cream
2 quarts milk
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3 cups all-purpose flour
Table salt
Oyster crackers, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the onions, celery, bay leaves and black pepper until translucent.
2
Add the clams and mix to combine.
3
Add the potatoes, wine, parsley, clam base and a quart of water to the pan and cook until the potatoes are tender.
4
Add the cream and milk and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the roux: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
6
Add the flour and cook, whisking continuously to prevent burning, until the mixture is pale golden with a nutty aroma, about 7 minutes.
7
Whisk the roux into the soup and bring to a boil.
8
Add salt to taste.
9
Serve the clam chowder with oyster crackers.

1797

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

158

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 onions, chopped, 1 bunch celery, chopped, 8 bay leaves, 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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