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clam chowder with bacon, in a bowl with crackers

Basic Clam Chowder

Diana
This clam chowder is destined to become a family favorite. Bacon, cream, and clam juice make it rich and flavorful.
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Servings 6 servings
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Course Clams, Soups
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 strips bacon
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 bottles, 8 ounces each clam juice
  • 2 cans, 6 1/2 ounces each minced clams
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cups light cream or milk
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; crumble and set aside. Leave 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
  • To the hot bacon drippings, add onion, clam juice, minced clams, potatoes, and water; simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add butter, cream, and salt and pepper to taste; heat almost to boiling point.
  • Sprinkle crumbled bacon over each serving.
Keyword bacon, chowder, clam chowder
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