In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke such comfort and warmth as a hearty bowl of clam chowder. Whether enjoyed on a chilly winter evening or as a refreshing summer treat, this classic soup has captured the hearts and taste buds of generations. With its rich blend of savory flavors, tender clams, and creamy broth, clam chowder is an enduring symbol of New England's culinary heritage. As a tribute to this beloved dish, we embark on a delectable journey to uncover the secrets behind the perfect clam chowder. Join us as we explore the nuances of this culinary masterpiece, offering expert tips and tricks to create a chowder that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Provided by PIONEERGIRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bacon, onion, celery, carrot, all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried thyme, minced clam, chicken stock, potatoes, heavy cream, bay leaf, oyster cracker
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl and strain the 4 cans of minced clams, separating the meat from the juices.
- Using a 6-quart dutch oven or pot of similar size, fry bacon over medium-high heat until fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
- Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add carrots, celery and flour, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes to avoid lumps.
- Add black pepper, thyme, reserved clam juices, chicken stock, diced potatoes, and bay leaf. Stir to incorporate, then cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf and add cream. Allow chowder to simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes until soup has thickened to an appropriate consistency.
- Add in reserved clam meat and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve with oyster crackers
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 9 grams
CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER
The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.
Provided by Deena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 8h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cream of celery soup, cream of potato soup, clam chowder, 1 can undrained clams, 1 can drained clams, half-and-half cream, and whipping cream into a slow cooker.
- Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 739.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER
Here's a quick chowder that's been in my family for over 30 years. I make a big pot to take to an annual party at work. It's always a hit. Served with crusty bread and a salad, it's the perfect meal for a chilly evening.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the same skillet, saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in soup and milk. Add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
A FLAVORFUL-N-TASTY CLAM CHOWDER!
It's got alot of great flavor to it that some clam chowder's tend to lack. I'll buy fresh sourdough bread bowls to serve them in. I kinda grabbed a few of the family's recipes together and took or added ingredients to come up with this. I make this when I want to treat the family!You can use more or less clams or clam juice!
Provided by razzle dazzle
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- cook bacon in large pot( I like mine extra crunchy).
- I used a seperate pot to boil up my potatoes, because I didnt know if they would fall apart if I added them in later. So if you would like to do that,too, then boil your potatoes now. If not. then add them before you add the clams.
- Take out bacon, keep fat in pot and add butter to melt.Then sautee your onion, celery, garlic,and carrots.
- Stir in your seasoning's except the red wine vinegar and dill!(Tabasco, celery salt, thyme marjoram, pepper, cayenne, bay leaf,garlic, basil).
- I like to add the red wine vinegar and dill right before I serve it into the bowls!
- Stir in flour and instant mashed potatoes until it's absorbed into veggies, when it's not visible.
- Now you can add your clam juice, and half-n-half, stir.Then crumble up bacon and add in the pot!
- Your flame will go up to high, but keep stirring!
- After it's real hot, or moisture looks to a boiling point, add cooked potatoes,(if you already did, like how I do mine, then add your clams now,too.)cook about 15 minutes till potatoes are tender.
- keep sirring, oh yeah, add salt to taste! I might have added about 1-2 tbsp's. it's up to you and your taste buds!
- Right before I serve, I add my red wine vinegar, and dill. I stir it in and take out the bay leaf.
- I ladle chowder into extra sour bread bowls, I cut and hollowed them out saving bread pieces, then buttered the bread all over and put it in the oven at 250 degrees for about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.8, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 620.3, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 27.1
EASY AND DELICIOUS CLAM CHOWDER!
This is such an easy recipe for clam chowder, it's one of my favorites! You can use more than two 5-ounce cans for this recipe if desired! Serving size is only estimated I could eat the whole thing myself LOL!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a heavy-bottomed pot brown the bacon, then add in onions, celery, thyme, bay leaf and garlic (if using); saute for about 4 minutes.
- Add in wine, whipping cream, milk and the juice from the clams (save the clams to add in the end).
- Add in the grated potato; bring to a slow simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the grated potato softens, releases the starches and thickens the chowder base.
- Add in the reserved clam meat, evapoated milk and chopped parsley; bring to JUST a simmer and remove from heat.
- Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.8, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 710.7, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 23.2
Tips:
- Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, frozen clams will work in a pinch.
- Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and will toughen if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque.
- Use a good quality clam juice. Clam juice is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality juice. Look for a clam juice that is made with fresh clams and has a clear, briny flavor.
- Add vegetables to your chowder. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to clam chowder. Common vegetables to add include potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Season your chowder to taste. Clam chowder is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Some common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme.
Conclusion:
Clam chowder is a classic New England dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a clam chowder recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy soup to make, give clam chowder a try.
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