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New England Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder is the ultimate comfort food with tender clams, creamy potatoes and of course salty, smoky bacon.
Wonderfully Creamy New England Clam Chowder is much easier to make at home than you think and will soon become a new family favorite!
This easy clam chowder recipe offers rich flavor for the perfect comforting dish!
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Wonderfully Creamy New England Clam Chowder is much easier to make at home than you think and will soon become a new family favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 6.5 ounce cans chopped/chopped clams in clam juice
- 8 ounces clam juice
- 6 thick strips center-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 ¼ pounds russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-½ inch cubes, about 3 ½ cups
- 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon each dried parsley, dried oregano, salt
- ¼ teaspoon each dried thyme and pepper
- 1 cup cream
Instructions
- Drain the clam juice from the cans into a measuring cup. Add enough bottled clam juice to make 2 ½ cups. Put aside.• In a pot, fry the bacon over medium heat until the fat renders and lightly browns. Remove half of the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. For the remaining bacon and drippings, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Increase heat to medium and add celery and onions. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions are soft.Add the potatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds. Dust with flour and let cook for another minute. Add chicken broth, 2 ½ cups clam juice, chicken broth, bay leaves and all seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes are very tender.• Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer to heat through. Discard bay leaves. Remove from heat and stir in clams. Taste and add salt/pepper to taste. (You may or may not need additional salt depending on how salty your clams and bacon are.) For a thinner or less chunky soup, add more cream/milk or chicken broth.
- Top each serving with reserved bacon and oyster crackers and, if desired, fresh parsley.
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