Best 8 Rich Creamy Mushroom Clam Chowder Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day, look no further than rich creamy mushroom clam chowder. This classic New England dish is made with a creamy base, tender clams, and savory mushrooms, resulting in a comforting and delicious soup that's sure to warm you up. With its creamy texture, briny clams, and earthy mushrooms, this chowder is a seafood lover's dream, and it's sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RICH CLAM CHOWDER



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"I came across a chowder recipe I liked several years ago and have made just enough changes to give it a unique flavor...and feed a pretty large crowd. People always go back for seconds, then ask for the recipe." -Teresa Dastrup, Meridian, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 22 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups diced peeled red potatoes
3 large onions, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 cups water
6 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine the potatoes, onions, celery and water. Drain clams, reserving juice; set clams aside. Add juice to potato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir into potato mixture., Add the vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and clams. Cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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.

THICK AND CREAMY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is the BEST chowder I've ever had. I've had chowder at Legal Seafoods in Boston, which I have to say is good, but mine is BETTER! If you like thick chowder, you'll love this one!!

Provided by teen7043

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -7 pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (5 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice reserved
6 -7 potatoes, cubed
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Add bacon to sauce pan and cook on medium low heat until crispy.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add clam juice from both cans.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Cook and cover until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally so potatoes won't stick.
  • Add clams, soup, cream, milk, and dill weed.
  • Stir together.
  • Add butter and let melt into the chowder.
  • Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir occasionally.

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served with sourdough bread, it's especially delicious."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Stir in potato soup and two cans of undrained clams. Drain and discard juice from remaining can of clams; add clams to soup. , Combine cornstarch and a 1 cup of cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in the remaining cream; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 27g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CLAM CHOWDER III



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Very basic and easy, and by no means low in fat, but very well worth it.

Provided by BABYBLUEUT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 quart half-and-half cream
½ teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup butter, melted
¾ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, combine potatoes, celery, salt, pepper, onion mixture and juice from clams. Augment with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, 20 minutes.
  • Stir in half-and-half and sugar. Combine melted butter and flour, then whisk into soup. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in clams and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 182.9 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 741.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER



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The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

Provided by Deena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can New England clam chowder
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 739.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAMY CHEESY CLAM CHOWDER



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Not for those on a diet! Rich and creamy with a slight smoky flavor! Serve with crisp French bread and a fresh green salad.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs littleneck clams
1 cup white wine or 1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 slice bacon, chopped into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrot, diced finely
1/4 cup flour
4 cups clam juice (from steaming clams and bottled juice)
1 (8 ounce) can baby clams
1 cup light cream
1 cup heavy cream
3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
hot pepper sauce
scallion, thinly sliced (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Steam clams open in a cup of wine in a heavy pot.
  • Remove from pot and cool.
  • Remove clams from shells.
  • Rinse the clams well.
  • Strain clam broth through a mesh screen or cheesecloth.
  • Add strained broth, broth from canned baby clams, and enough bottled clam juice or water to equal 4 cups.
  • Set aside.
  • In a heavy pot over MEDIUM heat,cook bacon pieces till crisp add butter melt and cook the onion,celery, carrots, and garlic until translucent.
  • Slowly stir in the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring well.
  • Add reserved clam juices to the sauté mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; whisking thoroughly to break up any lumps, and then reduce heat.
  • Add creams and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add white pepper, thyme, potatoes, peas, and steamed clams& the can of baby clams.
  • Add cheese till melted through.
  • Do not allow to boil as this will toughen the clams.
  • Season with salt and hot pepper sauce to taste.
  • Garnish with scallions.

CLAM AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER



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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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your chowder a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms before adding them to the chowder. This will help them to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chowder. Look for a clam juice that is made with fresh clams and has a clear, briny flavor.
  • Add a splash of white wine or vermouth to the chowder. This will help to brighten the flavor and add a touch of acidity.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Overcooked clams will become tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Serve the chowder with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this mushroom clam chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this chowder is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this mushroom clam chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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