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Clam Chowder from Scratch

19 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR

Clam Chowder from Scratch

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5.0
4 ratings
Why go for canned chowder when making it from scratch is so easy! When using fresh clams; it's a good idea to soak your fresh clams in some salt water for at least 30 minutes to remove grime.
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Peidi Lee
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Why go for canned chowder when making it from scratch is so easy! When using fresh clams; it's a good idea to soak your fresh clams in some salt water for at least 30 minutes to remove grime.
1HR
Total Time
$11.57
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Bacon
8 slices
Bacon
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
Celery
1/4 stalk
Celery
Scallion
1 stalk
Scallion
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic
Potato
2
Large Potatoes
Chicken Bouillon Cube
1
Chicken Bouillon Cube
Ground White Pepper
as needed
Ground White Pepper
Salt
as needed
Salt
Dried Thyme
as needed
Dried Thyme
All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Milk
1/2 cup
Milk
Cream
1/2 cup
Cream
Fresh Clams
3 lb
Fresh Clams
Water
5 cups
Water
Shredded Cheese
4 Tbsp
Shredded Cheese
Onion
1
Onion
Brown Sugar
1 tsp
Brown Sugar
or White Sugar
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
487
Fat
23.1 g
Protein
40.4 g
Carbs
27.6 g
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step 1
In a pot, add the Fresh Clams (3 lb) and Water (5 cups). Bring to a boil and cook the clams until they open. Remove the scum off the top. Drain the liquid and set aside.
step 1 In a pot, add the Fresh Clams (3 lb) and Water (5 cups). Bring to a boil and cook the clams until they open. Remove the scum off the top. Drain the liquid and set aside.
step 2
Remove clam meat from the shells and set aside.
step 3
While the clams are cooking, slice Bacon (8 slices) into 2 inch pieces. Cook the bacon in some oil until crisp. Do not crowd the pan. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside.
step 3 While the clams are cooking, slice Bacon (8 slices) into 2 inch pieces. Cook the bacon in some oil until crisp. Do not crowd the pan. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside.
step 4
Peel and cube the Potatoes (2) and Celery (1/4 stalk), if using.
step 4 Peel and cube the Potatoes (2) and Celery (1/4 stalk), if using.
step 5
Finely chop the Onion (1), Scallion (1 stalk) and mince the Garlic (5 cloves). Set aside.
step 5 Finely chop the Onion (1), Scallion (1 stalk) and mince the Garlic (5 cloves). Set aside.
step 6
In a large pot, melt the Butter (2 Tbsp) and saute the chopped onion and celery with some Salt (as needed) and Brown Sugar (1 tsp). This will help caramelize the onion, about 4 minutes.
step 6 In a large pot, melt the Butter (2 Tbsp) and saute the chopped onion and celery with some Salt (as needed) and Brown Sugar (1 tsp). This will help caramelize the onion, about 4 minutes.
step 7
Once you have a nice dark color, add the minced garlic and saute for another minute.
step 7 Once you have a nice dark color, add the minced garlic and saute for another minute.
step 8
Add in the cubed potatoes and saute for another 4 minutes. Add the reserved clam liquid, Chicken Bouillon Cube (1), Dried Thyme (as needed), and Ground White Pepper (as needed).
step 8 Add in the cubed potatoes and saute for another 4 minutes. Add the reserved clam liquid, Chicken Bouillon Cube (1), Dried Thyme (as needed), and Ground White Pepper (as needed).
step 9
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
step 9 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
step 10
While soup is simmering, in a cup, add the Cream (1/2 cup), Milk (1/2 cup), All-Purpose Flour (1/3 cup) and mix to dissolve. Gradually stir into the soup.
step 10 While soup is simmering, in a cup, add the Cream (1/2 cup), Milk (1/2 cup), All-Purpose Flour (1/3 cup) and mix to dissolve. Gradually stir into the soup.
step 11
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Lower heat, stir in clam meat and Shredded Cheese (4 Tbsp).
step 11 Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Lower heat, stir in clam meat and Shredded Cheese (4 Tbsp).
step 12
Crumble the crispy bacon and add it to the pot. Season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 12 Crumble the crispy bacon and add it to the pot. Season with Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 13
Serve with toasted sourdough bread, bacon on top, and chopped green onion. Enjoy!
step 13 Serve with toasted sourdough bread, bacon on top, and chopped green onion. Enjoy!
Tags
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Potatoes
Shellfish
Vegetables
Soups & Stews
Winter
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