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New England Clam Chowder

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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, New England
Keyword a thick and hearty soup, heavy cream, potatoes, rich and creamy, savory
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Active time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 772kcal

Equipment

  • 1 big pot (or a Dutch oven)
  • 1 Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 slices chopped salt pork or bacon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 8 oz clam juice
  • 1 ½ cup milk
  • 2 lb diced small Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 6.5 oz chopped canned clams
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley/chives
  • Oyster crackers

Instructions

  • Cook bacon for 8 minutes and transfer them to a plate lined with paper tissues.
  • Add unsalted butter, chopped onions, and celery. Cook for 4 more minutes. Add garlic, and vegetables, and sprinkle the flour, and saute it for 2 minutes. Then, add the milk and clam juice.
  • Add clams and cook for 3 minutes. Cook broth for 8 minutes.
  • Add bay leaves, potatoes, milk, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Cut clam flesh. Strain clam juice and clam meat.
  • Blend strained solids and potatoes for 2 minutes.
  • Return this liquid and the strained solids into the Dutch oven and pour heavy cream. Stir well to combine them.
  • Heat until simmering. Add black pepper and salt. Add oyster crackers, cooked bacon, chives, and fresh parsley. Serve immediately!

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 772
  • Total Fat: 56 g
    • Saturated Fat: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 135 mg
  • Sodium: 1836 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 43 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4 g
    • Total Sugars: 13 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Vitamin C: 25 mg
  • Calcium: 299 mg
  • Iron: 3 mg
  • Potassium: 1326 mg