Westcoast Style Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Westcoast Style Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound diced bacon; 2 small onion, chopped; ½ cups water; 3 carrots, chopped; 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams; 2 1/4 cups clam juice; 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 4 large stalks celery, chopped; 1 cup ketchup; 4 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups dry potato flakes

Servings: persons

1/2 pound diced bacon
2 small onion, chopped
½ cups water
3 carrots, chopped
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
2 1/4 cups clam juice
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
4 large stalks celery, chopped
1 cup ketchup
4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups dry potato flakes

1
In medium skillet lightly fry bacon over medium heat; drain off fat and discard. Add onions to bacon and saute approximately 3 minutes. Do not brown.
2
In a large stock pot add water and bring to boil. Once boiling add carrots, baby clams (including liquid), clam juice, potatoes, salt and pepper.
3
Using a food processor or blender, puree tomatoes. Add to stock pot along with bacon-onion mixture and bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender. Do not overcook.
5
Stir in celery and ketchup and cook for another 5 minutes.
6
Slowly add milk, stirring constantly while bringing just to boiling.
7
Finally, add instant potato flakes and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Adjust seasoning to taste. If soup is not to your desired thickness add more instant potato flakes, about 2 tablespoons at a time.
9
Remove soup from heat and let sit for about 15 minutes before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound diced bacon, 2 small onion, chopped, ½ cups water, 3 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Westcoast Style 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.

Westcoast Style Clam Chowder

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