New England Clam Chowder
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Delicious New England Clam Chowder recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 ribs of celery, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups of clam juice
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) of chopped clams, drained
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Step 2: Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and sauté in the bacon drippings until the onion is translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Pour in the clam juice and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, drained clams, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, do not boil.
- Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with the cooked bacon and fresh parsley.
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