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 slices bacon, diced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 (10-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juice reserved; 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups half-and-half; Crackers, for garnish; 1/8 cup chopped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
2 (10-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juice reserved
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups half-and-half
Crackers, for garnish
1/8 cup chopped chives, for garnish

1
Place diced bacon in large saucepan with the butter.
2
Cook on medium heat until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes.
3
When onions are translucent, stir in water, clam juice and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered until the liquid has reduced by half.
5
Potatoes should be fork tender.
6
Pour in half-and-half and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
7
Adjust seasoning and add chopped clams just before serving, (otherwise clams will be tough).
8
Garnish with crackers and chopped chives.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, diced, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, 1 1/2 cups water, 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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