Description
Warm up on chilly evenings with this creamy clam chowder, a comforting classic brimming with fresh clams, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon. This recipe captures the essence of New England seafood fare, delivering rich flavors and a velvety texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Easy to make in under an hour, it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. Serve it warm with crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete meal that satisfies the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams (littlenecks or cherrystones)
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, retaining some fat in the pot.
- Sauté onion and celery in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in potatoes and clam juice, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes), add cleaned clams. Cover until clams open (discard any unopened ones).
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: New England
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg