Best 8 Easy Creamy Clam Chowder Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the sea with our creamy clam chowder, a heartwarming and comforting dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This classic New England-style chowder is crafted with fresh clams, tender vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth that will leave you craving for more. Served with oyster crackers or a side of crusty bread, this chowder is the epitome of culinary comfort.

For those seeking a taste of the ocean, the traditional clam chowder recipe is a must-try. Brimming with briny clams, diced vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful broth, this chowder is a celebration of the sea's bounty.

If you desire a chowder with a smoky twist, the smoked salmon chowder is a delightful variation. Featuring succulent smoked salmon, tender vegetables, and a creamy broth infused with the essence of smoked salmon, this chowder offers a unique and unforgettable taste experience.

For those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free clam chowder provides a delicious and inclusive option. Crafted with a flavorful broth, tender clams, and vegetables, this gluten-free chowder ensures that everyone can savor the classic flavors of this beloved dish.

And for those seeking a chowder with a touch of elegance, the Manhattan clam chowder is a refined choice. Featuring tender clams, a rich tomato-based broth, and an array of vegetables, this chowder offers a sophisticated and flavorful twist on the classic New England-style chowder.

No matter your preference, these clam chowder recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the seaside. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of the sea.

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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.

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER



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Here's a quick chowder that's been in my family for over 30 years. I make a big pot to take to an annual party at work. It's always a hit. Served with crusty bread and a salad, it's the perfect meal for a chilly evening.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups milk
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the same skillet, saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Stir in soup and milk. Add the clams, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and bacon; cook until heated through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g 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.

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

EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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

Provided by CaramelPie

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices bacon, diced
2 cups diced potatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart saucepan, brown bacon over medium heat (do not drain drippings).
  • Add potato and onion and saute for about 7 minutes.
  • Drain the minced clams and reserve the liquid.
  • Add clam juice and reserved clam liquid to mixture in saucepan.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender.
  • Stir in cream and clams and bring to a slow simmer.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Serve with crackers.

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 CLAM CHOWDER



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This recipe comes from an old college friend. Pair steaming bowlfuls with sourdough bread and a green salad. -Kristy Doty, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
2 large onions, chopped
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
3 cups diced unpeeled potatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute onions until tender., Drain clams, reserving juice. Set clams aside. Add the potatoes, clam juice and broth to the onions. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in the clams, soup, milk, cream, salt, pepper and bacon; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are delicate and will toughen if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice is an important part of the chowder, so be sure to use a good quality brand. You can also make your own clam juice by boiling clam shells in water.
  • Add vegetables to your chowder. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and celery add flavor and texture to the chowder. You can also add other vegetables, such as corn, peas, or broccoli.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a splash of cream or milk for a richer flavor.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its creamy broth, tender clams, and flavorful vegetables, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this easy creamy clam chowder a try!

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