New England Free recipe

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy white chowder packed with tender clams, salty bacon, and Yukon potatoes.

Time60 min
Servings6
LevelEasy
Rating4.8 / 5
New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

  • 3 cans chopped clams with juice
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 3 cups diced Yukon potatoes
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp flour

Method

Render bacon in a heavy pot until crisp. Remove and reserve.
Cook onion and celery in the fat until soft. Stir in flour for 1 minute.
Whisk in milk and cream, then add potatoes and clam juice. Simmer 18 minutes.
Stir in clams and bacon, taste, and season. Serve with oyster crackers.