Clam and Corn Chowder
Customize clam chowder with your own additions. Add sautéed mushrooms and green onions, or sauté some diced carrots and celery along with the onions.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces clam juice, (2 8-ounce bottles)
- 2 (6 1/2- ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
- 2 cups diced potatoes (1/2-inch dice)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 13 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cream-style corn
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels; then crumble and set it aside.6 strips bacon
- Remove all but 3 tablespoons of drippings from the pan and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.1/4 cup chopped onion | 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Add the clam juice, undrained minced clams, diced potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the roux. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.16 ounces clam juice | 2 (6 1/2- ounce) cans minced clams | 2 cups diced potatoes (1/2-inch dice) | 2 cups water | 1 tsp kosher salt
- Stir in the butter, evaporated milk, green onions, cream-style corn, half of the crumbled bacon, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste the chowder at this stage and add more salt if needed, as the dairy and corn will soften the flavors. Heat through.2 tbsp butter | 13 ounces evaporated milk | 2 green onions | 1 cup cream-style corn | Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Sprinkle servings with the remaining crumbled bacon.
After adding the evaporated milk, heat the chowder gently and avoid bringing it to a boil, which can cause the dairy to curdle or the chowder to scorch on the bottom.
Notes
If you prefer a thicker chowder, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with 1 tablespoon of cold water to make a smooth paste. Stir it into the soup and cook until thickened.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 1107mgPotassium: 355mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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