Best 6 New England Clam Chowder Dip Recipes

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**New England Clam Chowder Dip: A Taste of Coastal Delights**

Savor the essence of New England's culinary heritage with our delectable New England Clam Chowder Dip. This creamy, flavorful dish captures the essence of the classic seafood chowder, transformed into a dip that tantalizes taste buds at any gathering. Dive into a symphony of tender clams, crisp vegetables, and savory bacon, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce that whispers of the sea. Whether you're hosting a party, seeking a comforting snack, or simply yearning for a taste of the coast, this dip promises to transport you to a seaside haven with every bite.

**Recipe Variations: A Culinary Adventure**

Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse selection of New England Clam Chowder Dip recipes. Each variation offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. Indulge in the traditional version, where the harmonious blend of clams, potatoes, and vegetables shines through. Experiment with a smoky bacon-infused dip, where crispy bacon bits add an irresistible crunch and depth of flavor. Discover the delight of a creamy corn and clam chowder dip, where sweet corn kernels dance alongside tender clams in a velvety sauce. And for a touch of spice, explore our Jalapeño Popper Clam Chowder Dip, where a hint of heat awakens the senses and creates a tantalizing contrast to the creamy chowder base.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

30 littleneck clams (about 3 pounds), scrubbed
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups half-and-half
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Chopped fresh chives, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the clams several times under cold running water. Transfer to a large pot and add 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover and cook until the clams open, about 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; reserve the broth. Transfer the clams to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so they don't dry out.
  • Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in the reserved clam broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the potato. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is tender and the soup thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the clams from their shells and roughly chop.
  • Reduce the heat under the soup to medium low. Whisk in the half-and-half and warm through (do not boil). Remove from the heat. Stir in the chopped clams; season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved bacon and chives.

TRADITIONAL NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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I left a cruise ship with a great souvenir...the recipe for this splendid chowder! It's a traditional soup that stands the test of time. -Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 fresh cherrystone clams
3 cups cold water
2 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Tap clams; discard any that do not close. Place clams and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until clams open. , Remove meat from clams; chop meat and set aside. Strain liquid through a cheesecloth-lined colander; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Saute onion in drippings until tender., Return bacon to the pan; add clam meat and reserved liquid. Stir in the potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in cream; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NEW ENGLAND-STYLE CLAM CHOWDER



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New England Soul Food. Serve with oyster crackers.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
4 (1 inch) cubes salt pork
3 ribs celery, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
5 potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
5 cups clam juice
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 bay leaves
1 ½ pounds fresh clams, shelled and chopped
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste
10 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir salt pork, celery, onion, and garlic in melted butter until softened, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice, tarragon, celery salt, and bay leaves to the stockpot. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and place a cover on the pot. Cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Stir clams into the soup and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, dill, salt, and pepper; stir and cook another 7 minutes. Remove the pot from heat. Remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 541.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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Try this lighter version of a clam chowder. Blitz half of the veg and finish with crème fraîche to get a rich and cream consistency for the soup

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2kg clams
1 bay leaf
500g potatoes , peeled and cut into cubes around 1cm
300g parsnips , cut into 1cm cubes
½ tbsp olive oil
100g unsmoked bacon lardons
1 onion , finely chopped
100g crème fraîche
lemon , to taste
chives , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 litre of water in a large pan over a high heat. Once boiling, tip in the clams. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 mins until the majority of the clam shells have opened. Pour into a sieve over a large jug, reserving the cooking water. Tip the reserved liquid through a muslin-lined sieve into a large non stick saucepan and set aside - this is your stock for the soup.
  • Discard any clams which haven't opened, then remove three-quarters of the clams from their shells and roughly chop.
  • Put the bay leaf in the pan with the clam stock and tip in the potato and parsnip cubes. Cook for 5-7 mins until tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove half of the potato and parsnip and set aside. Fish out the bay leaf, spoon off any scum from the surface of the soup, then blitz the remaining stock and vegetables in a food processor until smooth, or using a stick blender.
  • Using the same saucepan over a medium heat, pour in the oil, add the bacon lardons, fry until crisp, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion to the pan, cook for 5 mins until soft, then pour in the blitzed chowder, potato and parsnip. Heat until simmering, then tip in the chopped clams, take off the heat and stir through the crème fraîche, adding lemon juice to taste. Serve, topped with the crispy bacon, reserved clams in their shells and a scattering of chives and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER I



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Hot and hearty recipe that will warm you up on cold winter days.

Provided by Debbie2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, diced
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups water
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
3 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons butter
2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

Steps:

  • Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  • Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 706.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your dip the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use canned clams, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Dice the clams finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the dip.
  • Cook the clams until they are just tender. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice is an important part of the flavor of the dip, so be sure to use a good quality brand.
  • Add some vegetables to the dip. Vegetables such as celery, onion, and carrot can add flavor and texture to the dip.
  • Don't overcook the dip. The dip should be cooked until it is just heated through. Overcooking will make the dip thick and gloopy.
  • Serve the dip with your favorite crackers or bread. The dip can also be served as an appetizer or main course.

Conclusion:

New England clam chowder dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for parties or potlucks. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender clams, this dip is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give New England clam chowder dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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