mom's best clam chowder

(2 RATINGS)
49 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Oct 30, 2011

This is my mom's recipe, and I always have loved this

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked, crumbled.
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 - 10 oz cans baby clams, juice reserved
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 large red-skinned potatoes, diced
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups light cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives

How To Make mom's best clam chowder

  • Step 1
    melt butter in lg pot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender. Add flour, cook, stirring constantly for 2 min., over medium heat. Add clam juice and water. Bring to a simmer, simmer 15 mins. Add potatoes, nutmeg, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Simmer 15 mins. Add cream, and clams. Bring to a slow simmer for about 12 mins or until heated though. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle w/ bacon and chives.

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