RESTAURANT-STYLE NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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New England Clam Chowder is a true American Classic that’s hardly ever made at home these days.

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER?

Add one cup of water to a large pot over medium heat. Add the clams and cover.

When the clams are cool, remove the clam meat from the shell.

Chops the clams into small pieces and refrigerate until needed.

Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp. Add the butter, onion, celery, and carrots, to the pot.

Reduce the heat to low and add in the flour.

Heat the stock in a saucepan while the roux is cooking. Add the hot stock to the roux and mix well using a wire whisk. Add the potatoes, and fresh thyme.

Add the milk and heavy cream to the soup and let the soup simmer over low heat for about an hour.

Serve the Chowder with crackers, bread and a bottle of hot sauce.

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