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 cup salt pork, diced to 1/4 inch; 1 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1 stick unsalted butter (not margarine); 1/2 cup flour; 6 large potatoes, diced to 1/4 inch; 1/2 tsp caynne pepper; small can minced clams; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded; paprika; 1 cup green onion, chopped; 1 (15 oz) bottle clam juice; 1 pint heavy cream

Servings: persons

1 cup salt pork, diced to 1/4 inch
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 stick unsalted butter (not margarine)
1/2 cup flour
6 large potatoes, diced to 1/4 inch
1/2 tsp caynne pepper
small can minced clams
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded
paprika
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) bottle clam juice
1 pint heavy cream

1
Saute pork, onions, celery and 1/2 stick butter.
2
Stir in flour. Add potatoes and enough water to barely cover potatoes.
3
Cook, but leave slightly firm.
4
Add clam juice and minced clams.
5
Add remaining butter.
6
Add cayenne, white, and black peppers.
7
(Always taste before adding salt.)
8
Add cream.
9
Heat, but do not boil. Stir in cheese.
10
Place in bowls.
11
Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with chopped green onion.
12
Serve with crackers, use oyster crackers if available.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup salt pork, diced to 1/4 inch, 1 cup onion, diced, 1/2 cup celery, diced, 1 stick unsalted butter (not margarine), 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New England Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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