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Clam Chowder New England Style

The OG and best version! ❤️ This meal is FAST and comforting. Minimal Ingredients and Cost for a satisfying soup any time of the year.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Description

New England style Clam Chowder

Ingredients
  • 4 bacon strips (chopped)
  • 3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 medium potatoes (cubed)
  • 4 cans chopped clams (6.5 oz each)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
  • 1 pinch Ground white pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
  1. 1
    In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels.
  2. 2
    In drippings remaining in saucepan over medium heat, cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add potatoes, clams with their liquid and 1 cup half&half (or half heavy cream half milk).
  4. 4
    Over high heat, mix and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; simmer 10-15 minutes to blend flavors and until potato is fork tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5
    Garnish with bacon and shredded cheese.
  6. 6
    *alternatively for a short cut if using microwaved bacon strips, use 2 tbsp butter in the first step to saute' the celery and onions before adding the flour.
Read it online: https://cookinamy.com/recipe/clam-chowder-new-england-style/
Amy Weber
Food and Lifestyle Blogger