LISA'S CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER

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Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup butter
4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Add milk, clam juice, clams, lemon juice, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to chowder and stir until incorporated and chowder is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Jacob Walker (Jake)
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Deliah Dornes
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This chowder was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor.


Emon Talukdar
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I found the flavor of this chowder to be a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Opg Tareq
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This chowder is a little too thick for my taste. I would add more milk or broth next time.


Md Azmir
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I can't wait to make it again.


Mujahid Saab
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The clams in this chowder are cooked perfectly. They're tender and flavorful.


Md Nur jaman
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I love the creamy texture of this chowder. It's so rich and satisfying.


Babinga Hamulan
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This is my go-to clam chowder recipe. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ma Bostrobitan
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I've made this chowder several times now and it always turns out perfect.


mizan khan
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This chowder was a hit at our party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Ns Najim
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My family loved this clam chowder! It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with clams. I will definitely be making this again.


Mfiwa Mmbea
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Creamy, flavorful, and loaded with clams, this chowder is a hearty and comforting meal. Easy to make and perfect for a cold winter day. 5 stars!