Best New England Clam Chowder Recipe

The Best Classic New England Creamy Clam Chowder

WEBMay 19, 2023 · Add the chopped onions and celery and cook for 8 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in …

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1. Add bacon to a large pot over medium heat and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes.
2. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat, then add the onion and celery. Cook until translucent, about 8 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add flour and stir until combined.
3. Add the clam juice, water, thyme, bay leaf, and potatoes. Bring up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Season with pepper, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Stir in clams, heavy cream, and chives or parsley. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig (if desired). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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WEBApr 22, 2024 · Directions. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer half of the …

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer half of the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add onion, celery and thyme to the pan; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add potato, clam juice and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Whisk milk, cream, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add to the pan and return to a simmer, stirring, over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add clams and cook, stirring occasionally, until the clams are just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
3. To serve, discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with some of the reserved bacon and scallions.

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