Quahog Chowder Recipe

Name: Quahog Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 quart quahog, shucked (reserve all of the liquor); 12 slices bacon or 12 slices salt pork, finely diced; 1 onion, peeled and sliced; 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 cups water, boiling; 1 quart milk; 1/4 cup flour; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1 quart quahog, shucked (reserve all of the liquor)
12 slices bacon or 12 slices salt pork, finely diced
1 onion, peeled and sliced
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water, boiling
1 quart milk
1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 tablespoon flour

1
Mince the clams.
2
Place bacon or salt pork in the bottom of a large kettle and fry for five minutes.
3
Add onion and cook until golden.
4
Cover potatoes in boiling water; parboil for five minutes.
5
Drain and reserve water.
6
Place a layer of potatoes and a layer of minced clams in the kettle with onion; sprinkle with flour and salt/pepper.
7
Add remaining potatoes, dredge remaining flour and salt/pepper.
8
Cover with 3 cups of boiling water (including the potato water) and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
9
Add milk and bring up to boiling point.
10
Blend butter or bacon fat with the tablespoon of flour; add clam juice and stir until thickened.
11
Add slowly to chowder just before serving.
12
Serve hot with crackers.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart quahog, shucked (reserve all of the liquor), 12 slices bacon or 12 slices salt pork, finely diced, 1 onion, peeled and sliced, 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Quahog Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quahog Chowder

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