Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of homemade Clam Chowder with this easy-to-follow recipe. Loaded with tender clams, hearty potatoes, and savory bacon, this comforting soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Bacon:
4 slices chopped,
Onion:
1 medium yellow, diced,
Garlic:
2 cloves minced,
Potatoes:
2 medium russet, peeled and diced,
Flour:
1/4 cup all-purpose,
Clam Juice:
2 cups bottled,
Chicken Broth:
1 cup,
Clams:
2 cans (6.5 ounces each) chopped with juice,
Half-and-Half:
1 cup or heavy cream,
Bay Leaf:
1,
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon,
Salt and Pepper:
to taste,
Parsley:
2 tablespoons chopped for garnish,
Oyster Crackers:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the bacon drippings, cook onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle flour over onions and cook to form a roux.
- Add Liquids: Whisk in clam juice and broth. Add potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Chowder: Stir in clams, cream, and seasonings. Simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Remove bay leaf, season to taste, and garnish with bacon and parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- If you prefer a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes in the pot before adding the clams.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg