supper clam chowder

20 Pinches
Napa, CA
Updated on Jul 23, 2014

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

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make supper clam chowder

  • Step 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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Category: Chowders
Category: Fish Soups
Category: Cream Soups
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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