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:

Dried Thyme:

1/2 teaspoon,

Salt and Pepper:

to taste,

Parsley:

2 tablespoons chopped for garnish,

Oyster Crackers:

for serving

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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