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New England Clam Chowder

Classic New England Clam Chowder Recipe for Comforting Flavors

This delicious New England Clam Chowder combines creamy textures with the fresh taste of clams for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 396
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 4 slices bacon diced
Vegetables
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
Liquids
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 3 cups half-and-half
Condiments
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Dairy
  • 3 tablespoons butter
Seafood
  • 2 cans minced clams 10 ounces each

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Place diced bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until almost crisp. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in potatoes and add water; season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Pour in half-and-half and add butter.
  4. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook until heated through, without boiling, about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 24gFat: 23g

Notes

Let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving. You can customize the chowder by adding fresh herbs or substituting ingredients as desired.

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