Best 5 Canned Clam Chowder Made Better Recipes

JAZZED-UP CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the clam chowder, corn and milk. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese, bacon and chives.

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER

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.

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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.

CLAM CHOWDER USING CANNED CLAMS

Steps:

• Drain the liquid from the canned clams/mussels and add enough water to make 1 1/2 cup.
• Place liquid in a sauce pan Add onion, S& P and potato.
• Cook at medium heat until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes).
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add clams/mussels, evaporated milk and butter.
• Heat until warmed through Do not boil.
• Check seasoning and serve with oyster (or common) crackers.

CANNED CLAM CHOWDER MADE BETTER

Steps:

• Pour soup into 2 quart sauce pan.
• Add chopped clams and 2 tablespoons of juice from clams.
• Add thyme, salt and pepper.
• Stir all together and heat over medium heat until bubbly then let simmer on low for 20 minutes.
• Place in individual bowls and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and serve.