New England Clam Chowder

This is an easy to make chowder that your family will love! You traditionalist, make everything from scratch cooks don't be put off by the cans of cream of celery soup, you'll love this chowder!

American

Type of Dish Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 6 to 7 pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice reserved
  • 6 to 7 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Preparation

  1. Add bacon to pot and cook on medium low heat until crispy.
  2. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add clam juice from both cans.
  4. Add potatoes.
  5. Cook and cover until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Stir occasionally so potatoes won't stick.
  7. Add clams, soup, cream, milk, and dill weed. Stir together.
  8. Add butter and let melt into the chowder.
  9. Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until thickened. Stirring Occasionally.
  10. Serve in a sour dough bread bowl or regular bowl and enjoy this easy to make chowder. And if you prefer to spice it up add a little tabasco sauce!

Further Information

Yield 4 - 6

Preparation Time is approxmiately 15 minutes.

Cooking Time is approxmiately 1 hour.