Best 9 Creamy Clam Chowder Soup Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the delectable symphony of Creamy Clam Chowder Soup, a quintessential New England culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the briny essence of clams, the creamy embrace of milk, and the rustic charm of vegetables. This chowder is a symphony of flavors, a harmonious blend of tender clams, velvety broth, and hearty vegetables. It's a dish that celebrates the bounty of the sea, the warmth of a cozy kitchen, and the joy of sharing a comforting meal with loved ones. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey, exploring a collection of Creamy Clam Chowder Soup recipes that capture the essence of this classic dish while offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic New England-style chowder to creamy Manhattan-style chowder, from the smoky bacon-infused chowder to the seafood-rich cioppino chowder, these recipes promise an exploration of flavors that will leave you craving for more. So, let's dive into the world of Creamy Clam Chowder Soup, savor its exquisite taste, and create memories that will linger long after the last spoonful.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CLAM CHOWDER



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Creamy Clam Chowder with potatoes and vegetables is one of my favorite easy soup recipes! It's thick and creamy and tastes as if it came straight from a restaurant! It's SOO GOOD!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon (diced)
1 small onion (diced)
3 stalks celery (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup flour
4 (6.5 ounce cans) chopped clams
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat add the bacon and cook until slightly crisp and no longer pink. Remove it to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook until tender. Add the flour and stir.
  • Add in the juice from the clams, chicken broth, milk, and half and half, then stir until there aren't any clumps. Add in the potatoes.
  • Bring the pot to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until the potatoes are tender and the soup is thick. Stir in the clams and salt and pepper to taste. Top with crumbled bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 86 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served with sourdough bread, it's especially delicious."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Stir in potato soup and two cans of undrained clams. Drain and discard juice from remaining can of clams; add clams to soup. , Combine cornstarch and a 1 cup of cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in the remaining cream; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 27g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EXTRA CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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I have lived in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts and eaten clam chowder in both states. MA likes their chowder thick and white. RI likes theirs thin and without milk or cream. I like both ways but I really like it best extra creamy. So does my grandson Victor. He loves my Extra Creamy Clam Chowder.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Chowders

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 c steamed, prepared clam meat coarsely chopped
1/2 lb bacon, cut into a small dice
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
4 c onion, chopped
3 c celery, chopped
3/4 c all purpose flour
4 c red potatoes, diced
2 Tbsp old bay seasoning
1 1/2 tsp thyme, dried
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 bottle clam juice
2 c whole milk
2 c heavy cream
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. (20 cockles, or 2-1/2 dozen cherrystone clams, scrubbed & steamed in 2 cups of water. Reserve juice & strain. Discard any clams that do not open. Clean & chop meat.)
  • 2. Cook bacon over low heat, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add butter to fat remaining in pan. Add flour. Cook & stir until roux becomes a light yellow color - approximately 10 minutes. Add chopped onion and celery. Cook until onion is transparent (approx. 10 minutes). Add seasonings & cook for 2 minutes before adding potatoes and clam juice.
  • 3. Cook stirring often until potatoes are al dente' (approx. 12-15 minutes). Mixture will be very thick! Add milk and cream. Cook until potatoes are completely cooked through & soup is smooth & thick. Do not let boil. Add clams & heat for 5 more minutes. Check for seasonings. Garnish with parsley, & serve with oyster crackers.
  • 4. Three cans of chopped clams and 2 extra bottles of clam juice may be substituted for the fresh clams. If I am in a hurry I often par boil the cubed potatoes before adding them to the chowder, just drain and add.

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER



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A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.

Provided by PIONEERGIRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 cup minced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

THICK AND CREAMY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is the BEST chowder I've ever had. I've had chowder at Legal Seafoods in Boston, which I have to say is good, but mine is BETTER! If you like thick chowder, you'll love this one!!

Provided by teen7043

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -7 pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (5 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice reserved
6 -7 potatoes, cubed
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Add bacon to sauce pan and cook on medium low heat until crispy.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add clam juice from both cans.
  • Add potatoes.
  • Cook and cover until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally so potatoes won't stick.
  • Add clams, soup, cream, milk, and dill weed.
  • Stir together.
  • Add butter and let melt into the chowder.
  • Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir occasionally.

EASY CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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Make and share this Easy Creamy Clam Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 small celery ribs, finely diced
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (can use more)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup, undiluted
3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 quart half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)
parmesan cheese (optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • In a heavy pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in onions, carrots and celery; cook stirring for about for about 3 minutes or until tender.
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the two cans potato soup and two cans clams WITH their juice. .
  • Drain and discard the juice from the remaining can of clams, then add the clams to the soup; bring to a simmer stirring.
  • In a bowl whisk about 1/3 cup half and half cream with cornstarch until smooth; add to the simmering soup stirring continuously.
  • Add the remaining half and half cream and black pepper; bring to a boil and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt if using.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 187.5, Sodium 1168.7, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 30.6

QUICK CLAM CHOWDER



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Not only is this soup a quick fix, but it's oh-so-tasty. Dressing up canned soups allows you to enjoy the comfort of clam chowder with a fraction of the work. -Judy Jungwirth, Athol, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced/chopped clams, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER



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This is a traditional clam chowder with bacon, half-and-half, clam juice, and thickened with a roux. Recipe is from All recipes.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
3 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
1 quart half-and-half cream
4 cups clams, minced
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, celery, and onion until onion is translucent.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until bubbly.
  • Whisk in 1 jar of clam juice, until smooth.
  • Stir in onion mixture.
  • Pour in half-and-half,and rest of clam juice, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in clams, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Season with pepper and serve.

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER SOUP



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This is my family's favorite soup for fall. With it's creamy texture and quick prep time, it's a mid week busy night winner! I add some fresh sourdough bread and have no problems getting everybody together around the dinner table!

Provided by Catherine Erwin

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c onion, finely chopped
1 c celery, finely chopped
3 can(s) (6-1/2 oz) minced clams
3/4 c butter beans
3/4 c flour
1 pt half-and-half
1 pt milk
1-1/2 Tbsp salt
1/2 Tbsp pepper
1 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 c potatoes, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Place all veggies in medium saucepan. Drain juice from clams and pour clams over veggies.
  • 2. Add enough water to barely cover veggies and simmer. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are fork tender. (About 20 minutes)
  • 3. In meantime, melt butter. Add flour and blend. Cook one or two minutes over medium heat so that flour doesn't taste raw.
  • 4. Add half-and-half and milk. Cook and stir until smooth and creamy. Use whisk to blend. Continue stirring until soup is thickened.
  • 5. Add vegetables and clams (water too!) to the soup. Add seasonings to taste. Lastly add vinegar.
  • 6. Heat thoroughly and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams have a sweeter, more briny flavor than canned clams. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use canned clams, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and can easily become tough if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. Clam juice is an important ingredient in clam chowder, so it's important to use a good quality juice. Look for a juice that is clear and has a strong clam flavor.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. This recipe includes celery, onion, and potatoes, but you can add other vegetables that you like, such as carrots, corn, or bell peppers.
  • Season the soup to taste. Clam chowder should be flavorful, so be sure to season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a classic soup that is perfect for a cold day. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own perfect bowl of clam chowder.

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