new england creamy clam chowder

(1 RATING)
226 Pinches
fall river, MA
Updated on Aug 27, 2011
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon or salt pork
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 4 - medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cans clams, undrained and minced
  • 1 cup bottled clam juice, 6 ounces
  • 1 cup half and half
  • - salt to taste
  • - pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream, optional
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, minced

How To Make new england creamy clam chowder

  • Step 1
    In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, saute bacon or pork until brown and crisp.
  • Step 2
    Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 3
    Dice or crumble.
  • Step 4
    In same skillet saute chopped onion and potatoes for a couple of minutes.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle with flour.
  • Step 6
    Add clam juice from cans and from bottle. Stir to combine.
  • Step 7
    Bring to a boil.
  • Step 8
    Simmer, stirring from time to time, until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Add half-and-half and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 10
    Add minced clams.
  • Step 11
    Heat until simmering.
  • Step 12
    Do not boil.
  • Step 13
    Add whipping cream, if used.
  • Step 14
    Sprinkle with parsley or diced pork or bacon.
  • Step 15
    Serve immediately.

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