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New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup made with chopped clams, crispy bacon, potatoes, onions, and celery with a creamy base. It will surely fill and warm you up, especially on cold winter days! Don't forget to add some oyster crackers to your chowder bowl, too!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped clams in clam juice
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
  • 6 trips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (480 g) chicken broth
  • 3 medium (about 1 ¼ pounds) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes, about 3 cups cubed
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
  • fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Into a measuring cup, drain the canned clam juice. Then, pour in the bottled juice. You should have a total of 2 ½ cups of clam juice. Set aside.
  2. To a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot (discarding the rest).
  3. Add butter. Once melted, add onions and celery. Stir to combine and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add flour. Stir to coat. Add chicken broth, clam juice, potatoes, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12-13 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream, chopped clams, and bacon (reserving a small amount of bacon for garnish). Stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until everything is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with the remaining bacon and parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 374kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 374kcal 19%

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