new england style clam chowder

Recipe by
JBanana S.
Colorado Springs, CO

I don't know if this is the best clam chowder as I'm from the mid-west and have never had fresh seafood available and have a very limited taste for it. However, I do like clam chowder! I like this recipe because it doesn't make too much as not everyone in my family likes it.

yield 2 - 4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For new england style clam chowder

  • 1/2 c
    bacon, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 2 c
    canned clams, strained & liquid reservered
  • 2 c
    water
  • 4 md
    potatoes, peeled & chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 c
    heavy cream

How To Make new england style clam chowder

  • 1
    In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain grease. Return pan to stove top with bacon and turn heat to low.
  • 2
    Add 1 tablespoon of butter and onion. Saute until onions are soft but NOT brown. Add in flour and mix well and cook an additional two minutes.
  • 3
    Whisk in clam juice and water. Whisk until well combined and lump-free; take your time.
  • 4
    When well combined, add the potatoes, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium and bring to simmer. Let simmer, uncovered until potatoes are tender. Turn heat to low again.
  • 5
    Add heavy cream, clams and the last 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook slowly until thoroughly heated. DO NOT BOIL

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