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Carson Downing

We like to intend of cold weather condition as the staring chance to cozy up with a steaming bowl of New England clam chowder . Here we ’re making our favorite version of the classicsoup recipeto   warm up you up tight .   In add-on to legal tender moolah , each bite is loaded withpotatoes , bacon , and ointment .

Two bowls of New England clam chowder garnished with bacon

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What’s the Difference Between New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder?

New England Clam Chowder formula are cream - based , while Manhattan chowders often include tomato . There are several variations of each traditional lulu . This creamyseafood chowderis a authoritative version of the New England variety .

Tips for Making Clam Chowder

Here are some summit for making the ultimate New England clam chowder .

Ingredients

1pt.shucked clamsor2(6 1/2 - oz.)cans mince clams

2slicesbacon , halve

2½cupschopped , peeled potato(3medium )

1cupchopped onion(1large )

1tsp.instant chicken bouillon granules

1tsp . Worcester sauce sauce

¼tsp.dried thyme , crushed

⅛tsp.ground black pepper

2cupsmilk

1cuphalf - and - halforlight cream

2Tbsp.all - use flour

Directions

Prep Clams

Chop refreshful dinero , if using , book juice ; set clams aside . Strain clam succus to get rid of bits of shell . ( Or , drain send away clam , allow succus . ) If necessary , tote up enough water to reserved clam succus to be 1 loving cup . Set succus away .

Cook Bacon

In a turgid saucepan cook bacon until crisp . Remove bacon , book 1 tablespoonful drip in cooking pan . Drain bacon on paper towels ; crumble bacon and set apart .

Cook Vegetables

evoke reserved 1 loving cup clam juice , potato , Allium cepa , bouillon granules , Worcestershire sauce , thyme , and pepper into saucepan . impart to stewing ; reduce warmth . Simmer , covered , about 15 hour or until potatoes are tender . With the back of a fork , mash potatoes slenderly against the side of the cooking pan .

Finish and Serve

Stir together Milk River , half - and - half , and flour ; add to white potato commixture . Cook and stir until slimly inspissate and champagne . arouse in gelt . Return to stewing ; reduce hotness . falsify for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through . dust each serve with crumbled bacon . Makes 4 servings ( 6 cups )

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • The % Daily Value ( DV ) tells you how much a nutrient in a nutrient serving contributes to a daily diet . 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice .