Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 5 slices center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 2 cups cubed red potatoes; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 1/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
5 slices center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups cubed red potatoes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 1/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Drain clams in a colander over a bowl, reserving juice. Add bottled clam juice to reserved juice to equal 3 1/2 cups. Set aside clams and juice.
2
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Return bacon to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Add onion, celery, and butter; saute 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3
Add clam juice mixture, potato, and next 4 ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in clams, evaporated milk, 1% milk, and sherry. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

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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: 4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice, 5 slices center-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Plum Island Sound 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.

Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder

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