Description
Warm up with this easy and delightful clam chowder recipe that brings the taste of New England right to your kitchen. This creamy seafood soup features tender clams, crisp bacon, and hearty potatoes, creating a rich texture that’s both satisfying and comforting. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this chowder is quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chopped clams (approx. 6.5 ounces each), with juice
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups clam juice or fish stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the diced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and celery until softened.
- Add diced potatoes along with clam juice or fish stock; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Stir in clams (with their juice) and cook for another five minutes.
- Add heavy cream; season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg