Memorial Day Recipes

New England Clam Chowder

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New England Clam Chowder

Rating:

(3 votes) 4 3

Enjoy this hearty dish as a meal or as a meal starter.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 1/2 C. chopped onion
  • 4 C. peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (6.5-oz.) cans minced clams
  • 3 C. half-and-half
  • 3 Tbs. margarine
  • 1 1/2 C. water

Directions

Sauté bacon in large kettle until almost crisp. Add onions, cook 5 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, salt and pepper to taste and, 1 1/2 cups water. Cook uncovered 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving clam liquid. Add clams, 1/2 of the clam liquid, half and half, and butter to the kettle. Mix well and heat about 3 minutes or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.

Makes 8 servings.

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Reviews (2)

  • I have also made this chowder many times and everyone loves it .I also add frozen corn and chopped celery to it. And serve it with some crusty french bread. 5 chef hats for me

    Flag as inappropriate melodysam  |  November 16, 2007

  • I have made this clam chowder many times and it has all ways been a big hit with family and frends. I rate this as a five chef hats
    marge

    Flag as inappropriate mbredbury  |  November 16, 2007

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