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supper clam chowder

Recipe by
Cindy Dahlgren
Napa, CA

Even my shellfish-averse husband and grown kids love this creamy chowder, sweetened with creamed corn.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For supper clam chowder

  • 6 slice
    bacon, chopped
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 2 lg
    potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 sm
    cans clams, drained & juice reserved or lg (10 oz) can clams
  • 2 c
    whole milk ( do not use skim or 2%)
  • 1/2 c
    bottled clam juice
  • 1 can
    5 oz creamed corn
  • 3 Tbsp
    choped fresh thyme

How To Make supper clam chowder

  • 1
    Cook chopped bacon until fat is rendered and bacon begins to brown. Add onion and saute until transparent. Add potatoes and bell pepper and saute 1-2 minutes. Add reserved clam liquid, clam juice, ans milk. Simmer over low heat until potatoes are tender - DO NOT BOIL. Add corn and clams, simmer about 5 minutes until thickened. Mix in thyme and season to taste with salt & pepper.
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