Best 7 Yummy Boston Clam Chowder Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, comforting, and delicious chowder, look no further than the Boston Clam Chowder. Originating in Boston, Massachusetts, this classic New England dish is made with fresh clams, potatoes, celery, onions, and bacon, all simmered in a creamy broth. Whether you're a chowder aficionado or a first-timer, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect Boston Clam Chowder, taking you on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MY FAVORITE BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Mel

Categories     Soups Stews Chilis

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups diced peeled potatoes (I use Yukon Gold or Red potatoes)
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1 quart half-and-half
2 cans (6.5-ounces each) minced clams
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the clams and reserve the liquid. In a large pot, place the vegetables and pour the claim juice over the top. Add enough water to barely cover the vegetables.
  • Simmer over medium heat until the vegetables are almost tender (don't overcook them in this step!), about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, making a roux with a wire whisk. Constantly stirring, add the half-and-half slowly. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened, without boiling.
  • When slightly thickened, add the roux to the vegetables and add the clams, salt, vinegar and pepper (to taste). Can keep warm (without boiling!) for a up to an hour or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 541 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 923 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

YUMMY BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Yummy Boston Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chowders

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced potatoes
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans minced clams
2 cups milk
3 teaspoons flour
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook first 5 ingredients with the juice from the clams.
  • Cook gently until potatoes are tender.
  • Add clams.
  • Mix milk and flour.
  • Stir into soup.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Add butter.

BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield Ten to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 chowder clams
1/8 pound lean salt pork (see note)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely diced onions
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups clam broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, about 3 cups
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove and set aside the tough muscle of each clam. Reserve both the muscle and the softer body portions. Chop the muscles as finely as possible or puree them in a food processor, leaving the meat a bit coarse but fine. There should be about one and one-quarter cups.
  • Cut the salt pork into very fine dice. Put the dice into a kettle and cook, stirring often, until they are rendered of fat and are slightly crisp. Add half of the butter.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, until they are wilted. Sprinkle with flour and stir. Add the clam broth and water, stirring vigorously with a wire whisk. Add the chopped clam muscles and cubed potatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Finely chop the soft body portions of the clams or chop them using a food processor. Add this to the chowder and continue cooking five minutes. Stir in the milk, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to the simmer and swirl in the remaining one tablespoon of butter. Serve immediately. Serve, if desired, with common crackers or pilot crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 712 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

HOBEE RESTAURANT BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER



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This recipe is from another site that states it is originally from the book, "Food Festivals Of Southern California--Travelers Guide and Cookbook", by Bob Carter

Provided by Bens Mom

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 1/2 gallons, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bunches celery, chopped
1 1/2 lbs onions, chopped
6 lbs red potatoes, diced
6 (32 ounce) cans minced clams with juice
3 tablespoons thyme, dried
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
2 tablespoons basil, dried
1 cup fish bouillon cube
2 tablespoons white pepper
3 lbs butter
6 cups flour
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 gallon 2% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Combine celery, onions, potatoes, clams, thyme, oregano, basil, bouillon, and pepper. Cook 30-45 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • Melt butter and add flour and garlic. Stir constantly until slightly brown.
  • Combine with vegetable mixture and add milk. Stir well and simmer until desired thickness.
  • Note: You may use half and half for a richer chowder in place of the milk. Or use a combination of both.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.5, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 257.6, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 26.1

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, use frozen clams that have been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and will toughen if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Use a good quality clam broth. The clam broth is the base of your chowder, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a clam broth that is made with real clams and has a rich flavor.
  • Add vegetables to your chowder. Vegetables add flavor and texture to chowder. Common vegetables used in clam chowder include potatoes, onions, celery, and carrots.
  • Season your chowder to taste. Clam chowder is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Common seasonings used in clam chowder include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Serve your chowder with crusty bread or crackers. Clam chowder is a hearty and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a classic New England dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It's a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you like it creamy or brothy, with or without vegetables, clam chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for any occasion.

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