Smokey Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Smokey Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.); 1 c. chopped celery; 2 cans minced celery; 2 c. water; 4 medium Idaho potatoes, pared and cubed; 2 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. half and half; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. chopped parsley

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
1 c. chopped celery
2 cans minced celery
2 c. water
4 medium Idaho potatoes, pared and cubed
2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. chopped parsley

1
Saute bacon until crisp and brown; remove to paper towel. Drain and set aside.
2
Spoon 2 tablespoons drippings in heavy saucepan.
3
Saute onion and celery in bacon drippings for 5 minutes or until softened.
4
Drain clams, reserving liquid.
5
Set clams aside.
6
Add clam liquid, water and potatoes in saucepan.
7
Bring to boiling, cover and boil gently about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
8
Crumble drained bacon; reserve.
9
Stir together 1/4 cup of the milk and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
10
Stir into saucepan with remaining 1 3/4 cups milk and the half and half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and bubbles.
11
Stir in reserved clams, salt and pepper.
12
Simmer 2 minutes.
13
Ladle into heated soup bowls.
14
Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.
15
Yields 2 quarts.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips, 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.), 1 c. chopped celery, 2 cans minced celery, and more.

Yes, Smokey 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.

Smokey Clam Chowder

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