Best 8 Lisas Creamy Clam Chowder Recipes

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Welcome to the world of creamy clam chowder enthusiasts! If you're looking for a delicious and savory dish that combines the flavors of tender clams, creamy broth, and aromatic vegetables, then you've come to the right place. With its rich and comforting texture, creamy clam chowder makes for a perfect meal on a cold winter day or as a special treat any time of the year. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best recipe for a creamy clam chowder that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.

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CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a traditional clam chowder with bacon, half-and-half, clam juice, and thickened with a roux. Recipe is from All recipes.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
1 quart half-and-half cream
4 cups clams, minced
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,and rest of clam juice, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Season with pepper and serve.

EASY CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Easy Creamy Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 small celery ribs, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use more)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)
parmesan cheese (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in onions, carrots and celery; cook stirring for about for about 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the two cans potato soup and two cans clams WITH their juice. .
  • Drain and discard the juice from the remaining can of clams, then add the clams to the soup; bring to a simmer stirring.
  • In a bowl whisk about 1/3 cup half and half cream with cornstarch until smooth; add to the simmering soup stirring continuously.
  • Add the remaining half and half cream and black pepper; bring to a boil and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt if using.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 187.5, Sodium 1168.7, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 30.6

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Creamy Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Chowders

Time 4h10m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup butter
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams (Drain and reserve the juice)
6 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
3 (18 7/8 ounce) cans New England clam chowder
1/2 gallon half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a 10-inch skillet, sauté onion till translucent (clear).
  • Add minced clams; sauté about 1 minute more.
  • In an oven-safe Dutch oven, combine all remaining ingredients (including reserved clam juice).
  • Bake in oven at 200°, uncovered, for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6933.9, Fat 479.9, SaturatedFat 278.2, Cholesterol 1605.1, Sodium 28745.3, Carbohydrate 420.9, Fiber 18.9, Sugar 47.1, Protein 249

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Creamy Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cathee B.

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 slices bacon, diced
2 medium size carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced and pressed
1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
8 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups whipping cream (half & half)
salt

Steps:

  • In a 6 to 8 quart pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp,.
  • remove from pan & drain. Set aside, discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
  • Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic to drippings, cook until onions are tender.
  • Add potatoes and vegetables to mixture along with the clam juice. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in clams w/ liquid, bay leaf, hot pepper seasoning, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, cream and bacon. Heat until steaming, season with salt.
  • Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 236.6, Sodium 536.6, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30

LISA'S CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Clam Chowder

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup butter
4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Add milk, clam juice, clams, lemon juice, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to chowder and stir until incorporated and chowder is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CREAMY CANADIAN CLAM CHOWDER



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I enjoyed this wonderful chowder in Victoria BC and tried to reproduce it @ home.Wonderful! A tasty trick:Puré 1/2 can of the clams; it really adds to the taste.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans clams (save the juice)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
water, as needed
2 1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Pan-fry bacon in a medium heavy skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Drain and crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Add onion and celery to pan and sauté over moderate heat until tender but not brown. In a large heavy saucepan, combine onions, celery, drained potatoes, chicken bouillon, clam juice and enough water to cover potatoes.
  • Cook, partially covered, over moderate heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Stir in 2 cups milk; simmer another 5 minutes and add seasonings to taste.
  • Reduce heat; add clams until they are heated through.
  • Combine the rest of the milk and flour, blending until smooth; stir mixture into chowder.
  • Heat chowder over low to moderate heat, stirring constantly, until chowder is bubbly hot and slightly thickened.
  • Add cooked bacon.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • If possible refrigerate chowder, covered, for 24 hours to develop flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 357.4, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.4

LISA'S CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Clam Chowder

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup butter
4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Add milk, clam juice, clams, lemon juice, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to chowder and stir until incorporated and chowder is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

LISA'S CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Clam Chowder

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup butter
4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Add milk, clam juice, clams, lemon juice, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to chowder and stir until incorporated and chowder is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Tips

- Freshness is key when it comes to clams. Look for live clams with tightly closed shells. Avoid any clams that are open or have cracked shells. - Before cooking, purge the clams by soaking them in cold, salted water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove any sand or grit from the clams. - Use a variety of vegetables in your chowder. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include celery, onions, carrots, and potatoes. - Don't overcook the clams. They should be cooked just until they are opaque. Overcooking will make them tough and chewy. - Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a pinch of thyme or oregano. - Serve the chowder hot with oyster crackers or a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion

Clam chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give clam chowder a try.

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