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New England Clam Chowder

This New England Clam Chowder is packed with clams, potatoes, crispy bacon, all in the comfort of a creamy chowder. A bowl of this classic recipe will leave you fully satisfied. With a list of ingredients both inexpensive and easy to find, fool-proof instructions, this recipe is perfect any night of the week.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups clam juice
  • 1 pound Russet potatoes peeled and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 ½ cups half and half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 19 ½ ounce clams drained and juices reserved, chopped (3 cans 6.5 oz each)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish
  • oyster crackers for serving

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Transfer it to a towel paper lined plate to drain.
  2. Add the 2 tbsp of butter to the pot and melt over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Sprinkle the flour all over the onion mixture and stir. Cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Pour in the clam juice and stir. Add the potatoes, bay leaf, salt, pepper and stir everything together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes or the potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Stir in the clams, half and half and cook for another 2 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Crumble the bacon and stir it in the chowder.

Notes

  • You can either keep your leftover chowder in the pot it was cooked in, or transfer it to an airtight container. It'll last 3-4 days refrigerated. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, or in the microwave.
  • If you find it has thickened up too much after storing, you can add a splash more clam juice. All out of clam juice? Chicken, veggie broth or simply water will do the trick as well.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 843mg (35%) Potassium 712mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 775IU (16%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 843mg 35%
Potassium 712mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 775IU 16%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.