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Homemade clam chowder is a rich, creamy soup that’s packed with tender clams, soft potatoes, and comforting coastal flavor. Slow-simmered into a thick, velvety broth, it’s a classic dish that feels both hearty and indulgent. Perfect for a cozy meal, this chowder is best served hot with crackers or crusty bread.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 30 Minutes | Serves 4-6 | See Full Video Below

Ingredients:

• 1 Yellow Onion
• 2 Celery Stalks
• 2 Russet Potatoes
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 4 Slices Bacon
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1/3 Cup AP Flour
• 2, 6.5 Oz Cans of Chopped Clams
• 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
• 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 1/2 Cups Half and Half
• Parsley for Garnish
• Oyster Crackers for Garnish

Directions:

• Start by washing all your vegetables, then dice a yellow onion, the celery stalks, and the garlic, put into a bowl and set aside
• Next peel and cube 2 russet potatoes small enough that you can fit the cubes onto a spoon (They should be small enough to fit into each bite, probably 1/2 inch cubes)
• Get a large pan and place the bacon in while it’s still cold. Next raise the heat to medium-high and cook until crispy
• Remove the bacon, set aside and add the butter to the pan but do not remove the bacon grease
• Then add the onion, celery and garlic and caramelize for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned
• Next sprinkle and mix the flour into the pan until everything is coated
• Open both of the chopped clams, and pour into a strainer over the pan so that all the liquid goes into the pan but none of the clams
• Add in the chicken stock and whole milk, combine and use a spatula to scrape the bacon bits at the bottom of the pan
• Add in the salt, pepper and bay leaf, then raise the heat so that the liquid is simmering
• Once it starts bubbling, add in the cubed potatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes to thicken
• Once thickened, add in the half and half along with the clams and remove the bay leaf
• Mix well, and serve
• Top with the chopped bacon from earlier, chopped parsley and oyster crackers for an amazing finish. Enjoy!