New England clam chowder: A creamy delight to savor!
New England clam chowder is a creamy and hearty soup made with clams, potatoes, onions, and celery, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh clams, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chopped clams and heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Serve with oyster crackers for a traditional touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg