New England Clam Chowder
Easy to make creamy, hearty New England style Clam Chowder.
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 large Spanish onion chopped
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 4 medium waxy potatoes peeled and cubed
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 8 ounces bottled clam juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups half-and-half divided
- 2 6 1/2 ounce cans chopped clams rinsed and drained
- fresh parsley leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Remove to a paper towel covered plate to drain. Chop the bacon and set half aside to garnish each serving and the other half to add back into the soup with the potatoes.
- Over medium-high heat sauté the celery and onion in the bacon drippings until tender; about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and thyme leaves and sauté for a minute or until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth, clam juice, pepper and half the chopped, cooked bacon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.
- In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with 1 cup half-and-half until blended. Gradually stir the mixture into the pot. Bring the chowder to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed and drained claims and remaining 1 cup half-and-half. Heat until steaming but not boiling as the clams may become rubbery. Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
- Top each serving with the reserved crumbled bacon, plenty of fresh ground black pepper, oyster crackers and parsley if using.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently. Chowder will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Originally adapted from a recipe on Taste of Home
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg
