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creamy new england clam chowder

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Recipe by
Robynne Glenn
@RobynneG
Lake Arrowhead, CA

Calling all Clam Chowder lovers! This simple, yet hearty meal is creamy and satisfying. Full of flavor and texture to delight your tastebuds. Serve it in a bowl, a crock or if you're feeling fancy, hollow out a round loaf of bread per person and use it as a bowl. My family requests this chowder year round, so don't wait for winter to indulge! Note: this recipe is very adaptable. I spoil my family with extra clams and clam juice. If you want less, use less, but if you cut back on the clam juice, I suggest you replace it with equal amounts of chicken broth.

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy new england clam chowder

  • 1/2 lb
    bacon strips
  • 4
    ribs of celery, chopped
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 3 md
    potatoes, peeled and cubed or canned diced potatoes work great
  • 4 bottle
    clam juice (8 oz each)
  • 3 tsp
    chicken bouillion granules or better than bouillion chicken
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 c
    half and half
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream or if you prefer a lighter chowder, omit the whipping cream and use a total of 4 cups half and half
  • 6 can
    chopped clams, undrained (61/2 oz each)

How To Make creamy new england clam chowder

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels; set aside
  • 2
    Sauté celery and onion in the bacon drippings, until tender. Add garlic; cook an additional minute
  • 3
    Stir in potatoes, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, combine flour and 2 cups of the half and half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for about 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • 5
    Stir in clams and remaining half and half and whipping cream; heat through(do not boil.)
  • 6
    Taste and add more seasonings, if needed.
  • 7
    Crumble bacon and sprinkle over each serving
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