
New England Clam Chowder
1 hr
medium
American
Creamy white chowder with clams, potatoes, and bacon.
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1kgFresh clamsMissing
- 150gBaconMissing
- 500gPotatoesMissing
- 1largeOnionMissing
- 2stalksCeleryMissing
- 400mlHeavy creamMissing
- 50gButterMissing
- 50gFlourMissing
- 1tspThymeMissing
- 2piecesBay leafMissing
Instructions
Step 1 of 9
Steam clams until they open, reserve liquid, chop clam meat
Step 2 of 9
Dice bacon, cook until crispy, remove from pot
Step 3 of 9
Sauté diced onion and celery in bacon fat
Step 4 of 9
Add butter, stir in flour to make roux
Step 5 of 9
Add clam liquid and diced potatoes
Step 6 of 9
Add bay leaves and thyme, simmer until potatoes tender
Step 7 of 9
Stir in cream and chopped clams
Step 8 of 9
Heat through without boiling
Step 9 of 9
Remove bay leaves, garnish with bacon and fresh thyme