Best 8 Supper Clam Chowder Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic and comforting New England dish, supper clam chowder is the way to go. This hearty and flavorful stew is made with fresh clams, potatoes, onions, celery, and bacon, all simmered in a creamy broth. It's the perfect meal for a cold night or a special occasion. But with so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you find the best recipe for supper clam chowder. We'll walk you through the essential ingredients, the different variations on the classic recipe, and some tips for making the perfect bowl of chowder. So whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out, you're sure to find the perfect recipe for your next supper clam chowder.

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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

QUICK CLAM CHOWDER



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Not only is this soup a quick fix, but it's oh-so-tasty. Dressing up canned soups allows you to enjoy the comfort of clam chowder with a fraction of the work. -Judy Jungwirth, Athol, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced/chopped clams, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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

THE BEST DAMN CLAM CHOWDER EVER



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If you like a thick clam chowder, this recipe is not for you. However, if you like a brothy clam chowder, where you can really taste the clams, this one is for you.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 -6 1/2 ounces chopped clams, liquid reserved
24 ounces bottled clam juice
4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon)
1 large yellow onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
salt
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
  • (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).

SUPPER CLAM CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Dairy     Potato     Sauté     Bacon     Clam     Corn     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bacon slices, chopped
1 1/2 large onions, chopped
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3 10-ounce cans baby clams, drained, liquid reserved
2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
2 15-ounce cans cream-style corn
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
Additional chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Cook chopped bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and red bell pepper and sauté 1 minute. Add reserved liquid from canned clams, milk and bottled clam juice. Simmer chowder uncovered until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add corn and clams to chowder; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix in 3 tablespoons chopped thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Ladle chowder into bowls. Garnish with additional thyme and serve.

CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, minced
3 tablespoons dry vermouth
1 can or jar clams in juice
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and white pepper
Sugar
1 can potato soup
1/2 teaspoon truffle oil, optional
Brioche croutons, optional
Sourdough bread bowls, optional, for serving
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and saute until tender. Add vermouth to deglaze pan, and reduce a little. Strain clams and reserve juice. Add clam juice and reduce a little, and then add cream and reduce by half. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Add potato soup and bring to a simmer. Add clams and cook just until clams are warm. Taste for seasoning, and add truffle oil, if using. For garnish, add brioche croutons or serve in sourdough bowl. Top with chopped parsley.;

CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 strips bacon (about 2 ounces), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 ounces shallots, minced (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 pounds littleneck clams (about 30)
1 thyme sprig
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; cook, stirring, until almost no liquid remains, about 45 seconds.
  • Place clams and 2 cups water in a large pot over high heat; cook, covered, until clams open, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove clams, strain liquid, and add enough water to equal 4 cups; use as stock. When clams are cool enough to handle, remove from shells and chop.
  • Add potatoes, stock, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; and stir in clams and cream. Heat 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

SUPER SIMPLE CLAM CHOWDER



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A quick and easy chowder that's on the table in less than 1/2 hour. I like to add some seasonings and a dash of hot sauce for a little more kick. From America's Best Recipes.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
21 ounces chicken broth
6 1/2 ounces clams, undrained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Add broth and next 3 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in half and half, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

Tips for Making the Best Clam Chowder:

  • Use Fresh Clams: Fresh clams impart the best flavor to the chowder. If you can't find fresh clams, frozen or canned clams can be used, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in butter before adding them to the chowder enhances their flavor and gives the chowder a richer taste.
  • Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth is the base of the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Homemade broth is ideal, but if you're short on time, a good quality store-bought broth can be used.
  • Don't Overcook the Clams: Clams cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked clams become tough and rubbery.
  • Season to Taste: Season the chowder to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. Be careful not to over-season the chowder, as you can always add more seasoning later if needed.
  • Serve with Crusty Bread or Crackers: Clam chowder is traditionally served with crusty bread or crackers. This helps to soak up the delicious broth and makes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a classic New England comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it thick or thin, with or without vegetables, clam chowder is a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give clam chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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