This classic New England Clam Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. It features a rich, velvety base made from half-and-half, studded with tender minced clams, savory bacon, and sweet onions. The texture is luxuriously thick and creamy, balanced by the bright, briny flavor of the seafood and the aromatic warmth of celery. It’s a satisfying main dish that feels indulgent yet homey. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a meal that warms you from the inside out. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply flavorful soup that everyone will love.
Clam Chowder
Description
This classic New England Clam Chowder is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. It features a rich, velvety base made from half-and-half, studded with tender minced clams, savory bacon, and sweet onions. The texture is luxuriously thick and creamy, balanced by the bright, briny flavor of the seafood and the aromatic warmth of celery. It&# 226;ÂÂs a satisfying main dish that feels indulgent yet homey. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a meal that warms you from the inside out. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply flavorful soup that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and golden.
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Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
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Add chopped onion and celery to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add diced potatoes (if using) and clam juice, then bring to a gentle simmer.
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Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
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Stir in minced clams and their liquid, heating gently for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil vigorously.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup of half-and-half until smooth.
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Slowly stir the flour mixture into the chowder to thicken the soup.
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Pour in the remaining half-and-half and bring to a low simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon.
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Season with salt, pepper, and seafood seasoning to taste.
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Serve hot immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 327.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.0g37%
- Saturated Fat 7.9g40%
- Cholesterol 26.1mg9%
- Sodium 1002.4mg42%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 21.8g44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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