Description
This Easy Clam Chowder Recipe is a comforting and creamy soup loaded with tender clams, potatoes, and crispy bacon. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 5 strips bacon
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans chopped clams
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups half-and-half
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bacon: Cook bacon in a pot until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- Add Butter and Aromatics: Sauté garlic, onion, and thyme in butter until fragrant.
- Thicken Broth: Whisk in flour, then slowly add chicken broth, clam juice, and bay leaf. Simmer with potatoes until tender.
- Finish Chowder: Stir in half-and-half, clams, and seasonings. Adjust consistency if needed.
- Serve: Top with bacon and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh clams as an alternative to canned.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg