For an even richer flavor, consider using smoked bacon. If you prefer a thicker chowder, you can mash a portion of the potatoes before adding the half-and-half. Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped and stirred in just before serving, adds a bright, herbaceous note.
Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME55 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS1.5K
Indulge in a creamy, comforting clam chowder, brimming with savory bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet carrots. Perfect served with crusty sourdough, this classic dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol128 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein31 g
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Saturated Fat18 g
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Sodium1338 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat39 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned. (Approximately 10 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the flavorful drippings in the pot.
03 Step
Recipe View Add diced potatoes and carrots to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook in the bacon drippings, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to begin to soften and absorb the rich flavors.
04 Step
Recipe View Pour the reserved clam juice into the pot, then add enough water to just cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are just tender. (Approximately 10-15 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Gently stir in the dry leek soup mix, ensuring no lumps remain, until fully dissolved.
06 Step
Recipe View Stir in the chopped clams, half-and-half, and the reserved crispy bacon. Cook and stir until the chowder returns to a simmer and thickens to your desired consistency. (Approximately 10 minutes)
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Joey Littel
Aug 29, 2024Absolutely delicious! The bacon adds such a wonderful smoky flavor.
Courtney Murray
May 22, 2024This is the best clam chowder I've ever made! The leek soup mix is a great shortcut.
Valerie Abbott
Dec 21, 2023So creamy and comforting! This will definitely be a regular in our household.
Maggie Frami
Oct 3, 2022I made this for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it!
Haleigh Ratke
Jun 29, 2022The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were fantastic!
Sebastian Paucek
Feb 19, 2022I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, and it was perfect!
Kristian Johns
Jan 16, 2022My family loved this chowder. It was so easy to make, and the flavor was incredible!