New England Creamy Clam Chowder
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
35 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | slices |
bacon
or salt pork |
|
| ½ | cup |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 4 | medium |
potatoes
peeled, diced |
|
| 2 | cans |
clams
with liquid, minced |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
clam juice
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
(to taste) |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
(to taste) |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
finely chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | slices |
bacon
or salt pork |
|
| 118 | ml |
onions
finely chopped |
|
| 4 | medium |
potatoes
peeled, diced |
|
| 2 | cans |
clams
with liquid, minced |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
clam juice
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
(to taste) |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
(to taste) |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
heavy whipping cream
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
finely chopped |
|
Directions
In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, sauté bacon or pork until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Dice or crumble.
In same skillet sauté chopped onion and potatoes for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with flour.
Add clam juice from cans and from bottle. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
Add half-and-half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add minced clams. Heat until simmering. Do not boil. Add whipping cream, if used. Sprinkle with parsley or diced pork or bacon. Serve immediately.
