New England Clam Chowder is a classic dish that is enjoyed by many. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. However, traditional clam chowder can be time-consuming to make. For those who are short on time, there are a number of recipes available for "lazy" New England Clam Chowder. These recipes typically use shortcuts, such as canned clams and frozen vegetables, to reduce the cooking time. As a result, they can be made in a fraction of the time that it takes to make traditional clam chowder. Despite their simplicity, lazy New England Clam Chowder recipes still produce a delicious and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
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
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER I
Hot and hearty recipe that will warm you up on cold winter days.
Provided by Debbie2
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 706.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the clams several times under cold running water. Transfer to a large pot and add 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover and cook until the clams open, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; reserve the broth. Transfer the clams to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in the reserved clam broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the potato. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is tender and the soup thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the clams from their shells and roughly chop.
- Reduce the heat under the soup to medium low. Whisk in the half-and-half and warm through (do not boil). Remove from the heat. Stir in the chopped clams; season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved bacon and chives.
NEW ENGLAND RAZOR CLAM CHOWDER
Thick New England clam chowder using razor clams. My family likes to harvest razor clams on the Washington coast. We clean and freeze our clams. You might be able to use canned clams. My husband like thick clam chowder. If you do not want it as thick omit flour, and/or use milk instead of cream. Serve with bread and salad.
Provided by Candia Mathieson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel, reserving drippings in the pot.
- Cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in the hot bacon drippings until onions are translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir flour into the potato mixture; cook together for about 1 minute. Add evaporated milk, heavy cream, liquid from clams, and bay leaf to the potato mixture; stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Add clams to the soup; cook until the clams are hot, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle bacon atop the soup. Season with salt and pepper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 574 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
"While vacationing in the New England states, we enjoyed a delicious clam chowder," recalls Rosann McWherter of Dublin, California. "When I go home, I wanted to savor the same flavor in the least amount of time. That's how this shortcut was born."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
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
TRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Steps:
- Tap clams; discard any that do not close. Place clams and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until clams open. , Remove meat from clams; chop meat and set aside. Strain liquid through a cheesecloth-lined colander; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Saute onion in drippings until tender., Return bacon to the pan; add clam meat and reserved liquid. Stir in the potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in cream; heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
NEW ENGLAND-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
New England Soul Food. Serve with oyster crackers.
Provided by TerryWilson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir salt pork, celery, onion, and garlic in melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice, tarragon, celery salt, and bay leaves to the stockpot. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and place a cover on the pot. Cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.
- Stir clams into the soup and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, dill, salt, and pepper; stir and cook another 7 minutes. Remove the pot from heat. Remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 541.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
LAZY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Recipe came off a bag of potatoes from back in 1970! Simple to make and tastes like you worked all afternoon!
Provided by Taylor in Belgium
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large saucepan cook and stir bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.
- Stir in soup and milk.
- Heat through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in clams/juice from clams, lemon juice and pepper.
- Heat thoroughly, serve in soup mugs with slice of lemon and parsley sprig on top.
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large pot saute the oil and garlic about 2 minutes. Add diced vegetables and saute for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add herbs and salt. Add clam stock and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and bring to a boil again. Add roux and chopped clams, reduce heat and simmer for one hour.
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is a rich and flavorful Chowder - creamy in body and full of clams - I have lived east and west coast and have lived in BC, Canada and this recipe is a combination of all - plus the love and care of my Jims' clam chowder
Provided by Ravenseyes
Categories Chowders
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large steamer pot add your cleaned clams - with 1 cup of white wine and 2 tsps crushed garlic. Steam until clams are fully opened.
- Remove clams from the pot and set aside to cool.
- Reserve all liquids from the clam steam (this is the clam liquor - add bottled clam juice to equal 12 cups).
- In a 6 qt or larger pot add 1 tbsp olive oil, over medium high heat, add onions, celery, garlic and potatoes. Cook for approximately 5 minutes or until onions are clear.
- Add clam liquor and cook till potatoes are tender.
- In a small pot melt butter add flour, salt and pepper cook for two minutes slowly add several ladles of the clam juice from the soup pot to the rue and cook till it begins to thicken, remember to stir constantly while thickening or you will burn your rue. Return the rue to the soup pot and allow the two to come together. Add cream and cook for 10 minutes.
- The last touch is to add your chopped clams - I add them last so they don't turn to rubber. Serve with a nice crusty bread.
LAZY MAN'S CLAM CHOWDER
Make and share this Lazy Man's Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BrendaM
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon until very crisp at medium heat in medium saucepan.
- Drain bacon on paper towel.
- Remove all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) fat from skillet.
- Stir fry onions in same saucepan until translucent.
- Stir in bacon, soup, milk, and undrained clams; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.5, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 1538.6, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.9
EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This recipe was passed down to me from a family friend. My husband doesn't normally like New England Clam Chowder - this is the only version he will eat.
Provided by Theresa D.
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain juice from canned clams into large stock pot.
- Peel potatoes and cut into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook potatoes in clam juice (adding a little water to cover, if necessary).
- Fry bacon just until done. Add to potatoes and clam juice.
- Add clams, chopped onion, milk and chopped parsley.
- Thicken with corstarch mixed with water. When thickened, add the real butter, paprika and more parsley for color and taste.
- Cook until butter is blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.9, Fat 66.3, SaturatedFat 34.8, Cholesterol 175, Sodium 810.1, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 22.8, Protein 30
LEGAL SEAFOOD'S NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
This is a well-known dish from a well-known Boston chain; it was one of my favorites when we lived there, though rich enough that it wasn't exactly my everyday fare. I haven't tried this yet, though; I found it online.
Provided by winkki
Categories Chowders
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in large covered saucepot.
- Add the clams and garlic Cook 6-10 min over med-high heat, or until the clams have just opened.
- Drain clams, reserving the broth.
- Strain the broth through coffee filters/cheesecloth to remove grit.
- Remove the clams from their shells, chop finely.
- In a large heavy saucepot, cook the salt pork over low heat until the fat is rendered and becomes liquid.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the"cracklings" and reserve them.
- Add the onions to the fat; cook over med-high heat for 5-7 minutes, til softened but not browned.
- Add in flour; cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the reserved clam broth, the 4-1/2 c.
- of clam broth and the fish stock; whisk to remove lumps.
- Bring the liquid to a boil; add potatoes, Reduce heat, simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir in the clams, salt pork and the light cream.
- Heat chowder to desired temperature.
- Serve with oyster crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 205, Sodium 812.7, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 64.9
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER III
Institutional size!
Provided by TONY30
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Clam Chowder Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour all at once and continue to cook and stir until it again becomes bubbly at the edges. Remove roux from heat and set aside.
- In a 10 gallon pot over medium heat, cook onions and celery until just tender. Meanwhile, place milk in a large double boiler and cook slowly over simmering water. Whisk in the roux and cook the milk until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Stir clam juice and chicken broth into the large pot and bring to a boil. Then stir in the thickened milk. Bring that just to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream, thyme and clams. Simmer 10 minutes more, then season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 352.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Fresh clams are best: Use freshly shucked clams for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, frozen or canned clams can be substituted, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overcook the clams: Clams only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooking will make them tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add other vegetables that you like, such as corn, peas, or green beans.
- Season to taste: The amount of salt and pepper you add will depend on your personal preference. Taste the chowder as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve with your favorite sides: New England clam chowder is traditionally served with oyster crackers, but it can also be served with bread, crackers, or salad.
Conclusion:
New England clam chowder is a classic dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With its creamy broth, tender clams, and flavorful vegetables, this chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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