Best 7 Clam And Mushroom Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic New England-inspired Clam and Mushroom Chowder. This hearty and creamy soup combines the briny sweetness of tender clams with earthy mushrooms, a medley of vegetables, and a rich broth infused with herbs and spices. As you ladle each spoonful, let the symphony of textures and flavors warm your soul on a chilly day or serve as a delightful accompaniment to a seafood feast. With its ease of preparation and versatile ingredients, this chowder promises a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RICH & CREAMY MUSHROOM "CLAM" CHOWDER



Rich & Creamy Mushroom

Button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms are the "clams" in this vegan clam chowder recipe. This soup is velvety-thick, hearty, and so full of flavor you'll never miss the seafood.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced (about 2 cups))
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced (about 1 cup))
2 stalks celery (diced (about 1 cup))
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 5-6 fresh thyme stems
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes (washed and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 pound))
6 ounces white button mushrooms (chopped (about 2 cups))
3 ounces oyster mushrooms (chopped (about 1 cup))
1 cup Silk® Unsweetened Soymilk
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Fresh parsley
Oyster crackers
Sliced button mushrooms

Steps:

  • Set a large saucepan or medium soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add dried thyme (if using fresh, wait until you add the broth to add the fresh thyme), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly drizzle in the vegetable broth, stirring to lift the brown bits. Add the potatoes, mushrooms, and if using fresh thyme, add it now. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat and remove the lid. Let cool a bit. If you used fresh thyme, remove the stems. Remove 4 cups of soup from the pot (I ladle it into a large 4-cup liquid measuring cup). Pour the 4 cups of soup into the pitcher of a blender (or you can puree it with an immersion blender).
  • Return pureed soup to the pot and stir to combine. Add soymilk. Return to a simmer. Stir in red wine vinegar. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley, oyster crackers, and/or sliced button mushrooms if desired.

CLAM AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER



Clam and Mushroom Chowder image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely diced peeled boiling potatoes
1/2 cup fish stock or clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cup chopped cherrystone or chowder clams
2 cups half-and-half
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the mushrooms, shallots and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, stock and white wine. Simmer, covered, until the potatoes are very soft, about 30 minutes. Add the clams and half-and-half and simmer uncovered, stirring from time to time, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 541 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLAM CHOWDER



Clam Chowder image

-Rosemary Peterson, Archie, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
6 medium carrots, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups water
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Drain clams, reserving liquid; set the clams aside. , In a large kettle, combine the potatoes, carrots, onion, butter, water and reserved clam juice. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the milk, soup, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Stir in clams.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER



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Ummm thick and Creamy!! This is a good one!! I don't care for clams so I divide this soup in half before I add the clams and I have an awesome potato soup for myself and my daughter and my happy hubby gets all the clam chowder.

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams (you can add 2 cans if you really like clams)
1/4 lb bacon (diced)
2 cups bottled clam juice
4 large potatoes (diced)
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1 whole onion, chopped
1 quart half-and-half
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Chop or dice all of your vegetables and set aside.
  • Drain clams, save the liquid.
  • (I usually throw in the extra clam juice for the added flavor, you will get about 1/2 cup of juice from the can of clams).
  • (I start the bacon and the vegetables all in the pan that I will finish the soup in- then you get the flavor from the bacon crustys on the bottom).
  • Fry bacon bits and set aside.
  • Drain off all bacon fat but enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Saute potato, onion, celery and carrot in bacon drippings for 5 minutes.
  • Add the clam juice, salt and pepper, thyme and chopped parsley.
  • Cook for 20 minutes or until the veggys are all fork tender.
  • Add the 1/2 and 1/2.
  • Add the Bacon.
  • (This is where I divide the soup if you want a pot of potato soup as well).
  • Add the clams.
  • Thicken to desired consistency with cornstarch and water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 448.6, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 16.6

CATHIE'S CLAM CHOWDER



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Mmm, good! Oakies version of clam chowder. Don't forget the saltines! Add one more jar of clam juice, for those of you who like it clammy -- I know that's how my hubby likes it. Enjoy!

Provided by Cathie West

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
1 quart half-and-half cream
4 cups minced clams
ground white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery and onion until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly. Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth. Stir in onion mixture. Pour in half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Season with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 376.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

HADDOCK CLAM CHOWDER



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We modified a recipe shared by Doris Berquist of Fort Mohave, Arizona to take advantage of leftover cooked fish. The seafood soup is wonderful served with warm homemade bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 strips bacon, diced
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon celery seed, crushed
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked haddock
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in drippings for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the potatoes, broth, dill, celery seed, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add 2-1/2 cups of milk., Combine flour and remaining milk; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. add the haddock, cream, spinach and clams. Cook and stir until heated through. Garnish with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 calories, Fat 86g fat (52g saturated fat), Cholesterol 266mg cholesterol, Sodium 1526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SHRIMP & CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a very rich, great tasting chowder. Perfect for fall and winter, or if your in the mood for some comfort food. Note: I've only used smoked paprika in this dish, not sure how regular paprika will taste, (if you decide to include it) it is optional...**This recipe has been updated, thank you to my reviewers :D

Provided by MacaroniMandy

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (6 ounce) cans canned clams (in juice do not drain)
15 medium shrimp (tails off, uncooked)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium potatoes (cut into bite size squares)
2 cups chopped mixed mushrooms (bella preferably)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 pint half-and-half
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup water
1/4 cup flour (**update, mix in a little at at time, you may need to use less)
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley (fresh)
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked preferably)
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in separate pot about 10 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  • In a large pot melt butter on medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic, do not brown and cook until onion is iridescent.
  • Slowly stir in flour & half and half.
  • Add mushrooms, potatoes, white wine, and milk or water.
  • Drain the clam juice into the pot and set clams to the side.
  • Add paprika, bay leaf, salt & pepper.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add clams & shrimp and continue to simmer for another 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Add parsley right before serving.
  • and -- your done!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder.
  • Don't overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they are opaque.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will add depth of flavor to the chowder.
  • Garnish the chowder with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or chives. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the chowder immediately. It is best when it is hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Clam and mushroom chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this chowder a try.

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