New England Clam Chowder
Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
45
minutesTotal time
1
hour5
minutesCreamy New England Clam Chowder recipe loaded with flavor!
Ingredients
5 slices bacon
1 rib celery chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
3-4 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 (8 oz) bottles of clam juice
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 cup flour
2 cups half and half
2 cans (6 1/2 oz) chopped clams undrained
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a stock pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Saute celery, onions and carrots in drippings until tender. Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
- Stir in potatoes, bouillon, flour, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minutes stirring constantly. Add broth and clam juice. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender for about 15 minutes.
- Add half and half and clams. Cook at low heat for several minutes to heat through.
- Stir in fresh parsley right before serving. Top with bacon in individual bowls.