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 tablespoon butter; 1 cup leeks, cleaned and sliced; 1 cup celery, cleaned and diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and finely diced; 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (10-ounce) can clams, undrained; 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 whole bay leaf; 2 ounces Canadian bacon; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup leeks, cleaned and sliced
1 cup celery, cleaned and diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and finely diced
2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) can clams, undrained
2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole bay leaf
2 ounces Canadian bacon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sliced green onions

1
In a nonstick Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat and saute the leeks, celery, and thyme for about 1 minute.
2
Sprinkle over the flour and stir until well coated.
3
Add the potatoes, chicken broth, clams, clam juice, pepper and bay leaf.
4
Simmer until the soup thickens, about 35 minutes.
5
While soup is simmering, heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat and dry saute (with no oil or butter) the Canadian bacon until crisped.
6
Once soup has thickened, add the cream and remove bay leaf.
7
Stir until well blended and remove from heat; be careful not to let boil.
8
Garnish with green onions and crisped Canadian bacon.
9
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoon butter, 1 cup leeks, cleaned and sliced, 1 cup celery, cleaned and diced, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 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.

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New England Clam Chowder

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