Angies Creamy New England Clam Chowder
This is a delicious, yet simple old fashioned New England style Clam Chowder recipe.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 6
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
contains red meat
contains fish
contains dairy
- 1/4 pound salt pork sliced into 4 strips
- 3 cans chopped clams (6.5 oz) separate the clams from the liquid
- 3 medium potatoes diced into small chunks
- 1 cup light cream
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 medium onion diced into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper use coarse
- 1 teaspoon chives chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- Carbohydrate 44.4222421110223 g
- Cholesterol 322.278233333333 mg
- Fat 89.5660161111035 g
- Fiber 2.70554450317084 g
- Protein 39.2009416666388 g
- Saturated Fat 50.8985598222206 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (680g)
- Sodium 554.747399999591 mg
- Sugar 41.7166976078514 g
- Trans Fat 5.43590826666496 g
- Calories 1130 calories
I've always loved clam chowder, but I've never been able to find a recipe that I really loved. They were either too thick, too thin, or just didn't have the right flavor. But this recipe is different. It's creamy and flavorful, but it's not too thick or too thin. And the best part is that it's so easy to make!
I've made this chowder several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get rave reviews. I've even entered it in a few cooking contests and won first place! So if you're looking for a delicious and easy clam chowder recipe, look no further. This is the one for you!
Here are a few tips for making the best clam chowder:
- Use fresh clams. If you can, try to use fresh clams for the best flavor. However, canned clams will work just fine.
- Don't overcook the clams. The clams will toughen up if they're overcooked, so be careful not to cook them for too long.
- Add some vegetables. I like to add potatoes and onions to my clam chowder, but you can add any vegetables you like.
- Season to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste, and don't be afraid to experiment with other seasonings.
Enjoy!
Step-by-step
- Add salt pork and onions and cook over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes.
- Add clam juice, 1 cup half & half, potatoes, and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
- Blend corn starch into 1 cup half & half, then add this, the cup of light cream, and clams to the saucepan.
- Bring heat to medium high, let mixture come close to a boil, stirring lightly; do not let mixture boil.
- Turn heat to low, add parsley, cracked pepper, and chopped chives, cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove and discard all of the salt pork.
- Stir gently and serve the chowder hot.
