The Best Damn Clam Chowder Ever Recipe

Name: The Best Damn Clam Chowder Ever
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 - 6 1/2 ounces chopped clams, liquid reserved; 24 ounces bottled clam juice; 4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon); 1 large yellow onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 large bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves; salt; white pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

5 - 6 1/2 ounces chopped clams, liquid reserved
24 ounces bottled clam juice
4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon)
1 large yellow onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
salt
white pepper, to taste

1
In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
2
Add the onion and cook until softened.
3
Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
4
Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
6
Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
7
(You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 - 6 1/2 ounces chopped clams, liquid reserved, 24 ounces bottled clam juice, 4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon), 1 large yellow onion, and more.

Yes, The Best Damn Clam Chowder Ever 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.

The Best Damn Clam Chowder Ever

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