Best 8 Ropewalk New England Clam Chowder Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

If you are looking to appease your taste buds with the best homemade New England clam chowder, then you have come to the right place. This hearty and flavorful dish is a favorite among New Englanders and is the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day. The traditional New England clam chowder is made with clams, potatoes, onions, celery, and bacon, and is thickened with flour or cornstarch. However, there are many different variations of this classic dish, so you can find one that suits your taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



New England Clam Chowder image

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.

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder image

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

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



New England Clam Chowder image

As a New Englander I can tell you this is the best Clam Chowder around! It's from The Vanilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret, Connecticut. This is the original recipe. In addition to the onion & celery I sometimes like to add 1/2 cup shredded carrots.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces bacon fat
2 ounces butter
1 large onion, diced
6 stalks celery, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 shredded carrot (optional)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes
4 chef potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 quart clam juice
3 cups chopped clams
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 drop Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter and bacon fat in large pot.
  • Sautee onion, celery garlic (and 1/2 cup shredded carrots, if using) until tender.
  • Add seasonings (parsley, Tabasco, celery salt, thyme & bay).
  • Add flour and instant mash potatoes.
  • Turn off flame and stir until flour is no longer visible.
  • Add the clam juice and stir.
  • Turn flame back on to high and continue stirring (constantly) to avoid sticking.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes and stir.
  • Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add clams.
  • Stir.
  • Add cream.
  • Stir.
  • Simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve garnished with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 2116.7, Carbohydrate 98, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 38.2

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY



New England Clam Chowder Recipe by Tasty image

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

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



New England Clam Chowder image

Make and share this New England Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 lb russet potato, peeled,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
3 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 2 large stalks)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf and sauté until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes (do not allow flour to brown).
  • Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams.
  • Add potato mixture, clams, half and half and hot pepper sauce.
  • Simmer chowder 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.9, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 129.4, Sodium 2457.9, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 10.7, Protein 48.4

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



New England Clam Chowder image

I wasn't satisfied with other recipes I came across for clam chowder, so I devised this one. Everyone who's tried it raves about it. The dish is great on a cold day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts milk
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add flour; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain potatoes; add to Dutch oven. Add clams and remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER I



New England Clam Chowder I image

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-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



New England-Style Clam Chowder image

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

3 tablespoons butter
4 (1 inch) cubes salt pork
3 ribs celery, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
5 cups clam juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 bay leaves
1 ½ pounds fresh clams, shelled and chopped
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but make sure they are thawed before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and can easily become tough if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. Clam juice is an important ingredient in clam chowder, so make sure you use a good quality brand. You can also make your own clam juice by simmering clam shells in water.
  • Add vegetables for extra flavor. Vegetables such as celery, carrots, and onions add flavor and texture to clam chowder. You can also add other vegetables such as potatoes, corn, or peas.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Clam chowder should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

New England clam chowder is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious New England clam chowder that will impress your friends and family.

Related Topics