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New England clam chowder, a classic American dish, warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy, flavorful broth, tender clams, and savory vegetables. Originating in the coastal towns of New England, this hearty soup has gained immense popularity over the years, becoming a staple in many households. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for New England clam chowder can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With a myriad of variations and personal preferences, this article aims to guide you through the essential elements, techniques, and tips to create an unforgettable New England clam chowder that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

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

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER I



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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

4 slices bacon, diced
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups water
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

30 littleneck clams (about 3 pounds), scrubbed
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups half-and-half
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh chives, for topping (optional)

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.

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER



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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

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

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



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For a bowl of creamy comfort, try Dave Lieberman's New England Clam Chowder recipe from Food Network, perfect with homemade baguette croutons.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks (reserve tender leaves) trimmed, quartered lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 (10-ounce) cans chopped clams in juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 pound Idaho potatoes, cut into 1/2- inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and saute until softened, mixing often. Stir in the flour to distribute evenly. Add the stock, juice from 2 cans of chopped clams (reserve clams), cream, bay leaves, and potatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (the mixture will thicken), then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 20 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are nice and tender. Then add clams and season to taste with salt and pepper, cook until clams are just firm, another 2 minutes.;
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and toss the bread cubes in the butter until browned and toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.;

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

4 oz bacon, 4 slices, chopped
2 cups onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cans minced clam, with juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups heavy cream
1 bay leaf
oyster cracker, for garnish

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

TRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands the test of time. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 fresh cherrystone clams
3 cups cold water
2 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

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

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

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

NB CLAM CHOWDER



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ANother recipe from my Canadian pal. Please note: this clam chowder is not thick in texture (no flour or cornstarch), and not meant to be. I increased the amount of clams;) and added some seasonings.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4-1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup hot water
1 cup diced raw potato
20 ounces chopped canned clams, WITH the juice
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, melt butter. Saute onion and celery until soft, but not brown.
  • Add hot water, and diced potato. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 12 minutes or until potato is tender.
  • Add clams and juice, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and parsley.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 122.4, Sodium 549, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 41.4

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 ounce salad oil
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onions
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 gallon clam stock or juice
3 large peeled and diced potatoes
Roux (3/4 pound butter and 1 1/2 cups flour)
2 cups drained, chopped clams

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



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 (10-ounce) cans minced clams

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. Add in the half-and-half, and the butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid. Stir the clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow the soup to boil.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and serve.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups water
2 (10-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juice reserved
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups half-and-half
Crackers, for garnish
1/8 cup chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place diced bacon in large saucepan with the butter. Cook on medium heat until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. When onions are translucent, stir in water, clam juice and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered until the liquid has reduced by half. Potatoes should be fork tender. Pour in half-and-half and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and add chopped clams just before serving, (otherwise clams will be tough). Garnish with crackers and chopped chives.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Greetings from Boston, home of New England clam chowder. Clam chowder is a year-round comfort food. But knowing that just one bowl of the creamy kind can pack 41 grams of fat isn't so comforting. We lightened the soup considerably - without sacrificing its velvety texture and rich flavor - by cutting back on butter and using lower-fat Canadian bacon and fat-free half-and-half (we used Land O'Lakes). Now you can feel good about spooning up this soup, which is high in iron (the clams) and calcium (the "cream").

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb canned clams
5 oz Canadian bacon, diced
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, minced
3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 qt fat-free half-and-half
1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Drain clams and reserve juice. In a medium-sized skillet, cook bacon, stirring until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add butter and onion; cook until onion is softened. Pour in clam juice, add potatoes and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in clams, half-and-half, thyme, cayenne pepper to taste, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Heat through. Do not boil. Serve with oyster crackers.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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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

6 dozen clams
1 cup diced onion
8 cups potatoes
1/2 cup celery
3 garlic cloves
12 cups clam juice
3 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter

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.

BAKED NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER!



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This is a wonderful and delicious recipe, that is also quite figure friendly. It has a few different twists, but the end result is worthy of company!

Provided by Koechin Chef

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 1/2 tablespoons white vermouth
1 cup shredded gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, divided
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
20 ounces chopped clams, drained and liquid reserved
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • The above listed clams are 3-6 5 oz cans! (would not let me list it that way!).
  • Saute, onions, celery and garlic in the oil and butter until soft. Add dry seasonings and flour. Stir well.
  • Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the milk and Vermouth. Return to heat and cook whisking until thickened.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the cheese as well as the parmesan. Stir until melted. Turn off heat and add the potatoes. (I like to use the Cubed Southern Style Hash Browns). The mixture will be very thick at this point.
  • Place cottage cheese and clam liquid in food processor or blender and buzz until no curds remain. Add this and the clams to the potato mixture and stir well.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese over the top. Bake at 350°F 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.3, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 1211.6, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 29.9

EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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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

4 (5 ounce) cans chopped clams
5 lbs potatoes
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 gallon whole milk
1 lb real butter
fresh parsley, chopped
paprika
cornstarch

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

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Adopted! This is Jasper White's recipe. Considered by many to be the definitive version. From the book "50 chowders". This recipe can be made very quickly with bottled clam juice and canned clams if desired - it turns out just fine. Clams/Broth: Makes about 1 quart broth and 2 cups clam meat

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces salt pork, rind removed and cut into 1/3 inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (12 to 14 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/3 inch pieces (4 ounces)
5 -6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped (2 teaspoons)
2 dried bay leaves
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, and cut into 1/2 inch dice
4 cups clam broth
8 lbs small quahogs or 8 lbs large cherrystone clams, diced clams from reserved from broth instructions
1 1/2-2 cups heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Scrub the clams, and rinse clean.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot over high heat.
  • Add the clams, and cover tightly.
  • After 5 minutes, uncover, and stir the clams with a wooden spoon.
  • Quickly cover the pot again, and let steam for 5 minutes more, or until most of the clams have opened.
  • Don't wait for them all to open, or they will be overcooked.
  • It should only take a little tug or prying to open the stragglers once they are all removed from the heat.
  • The total cooking time for large cherrystones will be about 10 minutes; quahogs will need as much as 5 more minutes.
  • While the clams are steaming, the broth should become foamy and light.
  • It usually spills over a bit just as the clams are cooked and ready.
  • As soon as you remove the clams from the stove, carefully pour as much of the broth as you can into a tall, narrow container.
  • Let the broth sit for 10 minutes, then carefully pour through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • After sitting, 99 percent of the grit will have collected at the bottom of the container.
  • If you are not using the broth within the hour, chill it as quickly as possible, and cover it after it has completely cooled.
  • Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Remove the clams from their shells, cover, and refrigerate.
  • After they have cooled a bit, dice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cover again, and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Heat a 4- to 6-quart heavy-bottomed pot over low heat and add the salt pork.
  • Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook until the salt pork is a crisp golden brown.
  • Remove from pot; set aside.
  • Add the butter, onions, garlic, celery, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Sauté, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the onions are softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and the strained clam broth.
  • The broth should just barely cover the potatoes; if it doesn't, add enough water to cover them.
  • Increase the heat, and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, and cook the potatoes vigorously until they are soft on the outside but still firm in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • If the broth hasn't thickened lightly, smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more to release the starch.
  • Remove pot from the heat, and stir in the diced clams and the cream.
  • Season to taste.
  • If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit, then refrigerate; cover the chowder after it has completely chilled.
  • Otherwise, let it sit at room temperature for up to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • When ready to serve, reheat the chowder over low heat; don't let it boil.
  • Ladle into cups or bowls, making sure that the clams, potatoes, and onions are evenly divided.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, chives, and reserved salt-pork cracklings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 397.6, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood. Fresh, high-quality seafood is essential for making a delicious clam chowder. If you can, buy your clams live and shuck them yourself. This will ensure that they are fresh and flavorful.
  • Sauté your vegetables. Sautéing your vegetables in butter or olive oil before adding them to the soup will help to bring out their flavor and sweetness.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a flavorful one. A good option is to use a combination of clam juice and chicken or vegetable broth.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of your chowder. Some good options include thyme, bay leaf, parsley, and paprika.
  • Don't overcook your clams. Clams are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Once they are cooked through, remove them from the heat immediately.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers. Clam chowder is a hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

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 day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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