Best 9 Quick Clam Chowder Recipes

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Clam chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a chilly day. It is made with clams, potatoes, onions, celery, and cream. There are many different variations of clam chowder, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Some common variations include adding corn, bacon, or tomatoes. Clam chowder can be served with crackers, bread, or a salad.

This article includes three delicious clam chowder recipes:

* **Classic Clam Chowder:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. It is made with all of the traditional ingredients, including clams, potatoes, onions, celery, and cream.
* **Manhattan Clam Chowder:** This recipe is a variation on the classic clam chowder. It is made with tomatoes, which give it a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.
* **Corn and Bacon Clam Chowder:** This recipe is a hearty and flavorful chowder that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with corn, bacon, and potatoes, and it is sure to fill you up.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying bowl of clam chowder.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

QUICK MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER



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I was looking for a quick and easy Manhattan clam chowder and never found one, so I made my own!

Provided by MEGSCOOKIN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
black pepper to taste
3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and diced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, carrots, basil, garlic, and black pepper until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer 1/2 of the vegetable mixture to a food processor.
  • Stir 2 cans stewed tomatoes into the pot. Drain the remaining can of stewed tomatoes and add to the food processor. Blend vegetable-tomato mixture until smooth. Stir pureed mixture into pot with vegetables.
  • Mix clams, clam juice, and potatoes into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Season soup with Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER



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The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

Provided by Deena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can New England clam chowder
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix cream of celery soup, cream of potato soup, clam chowder, 1 can undrained clams, 1 can drained clams, half-and-half cream, and whipping cream into a slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 739.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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.

QUICK CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Dorothy Duder

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Potato     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Clam     Winter     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled, diced
2 8-ounce bottles clam juice
2 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juices reserved
1 cup water
1 cup half and half
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat until light brown and most of the fat is rendered. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic powder to Dutch oven and sauté until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice, reserved juices from chopped clams and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add clams and half and half and simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER



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

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     Chowders

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1.5 (10 ounce) soup cans milk
1 (10 ounce) can minced clams, undrained
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry bacon in a large saucepan until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
  • Saute onion in bacon fat until transparent.
  • Add potato soup, milk and clams with liquid and reserved bacon.
  • Heat but do NOT boil. Season with butter, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 863.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 25

QUICK CLAM CHOWDER



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So easy but so delicious.

Provided by Lew Sweet

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) can New England clam chowder
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon margarine
4 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In large pan cook onion and celery in butter or margarine. Add clam chowder, cream of potato soup, cream of celery soup, clams, and half-and-half, and heat through. NOTE: Half-and-half is best but milk will do.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 1197.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER (QUICK)



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Make and share this Manhattan Clam Chowder (Quick) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 1 quart, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 cup sliced celery (optional)
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams (I use whole baby)
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chop with juice (or 1 can stewed tomatoes)
1 small potato, cubed
1 small carrot, chopped
1 dash thyme or 1 dash marjoram
salt
cayenne pepper
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
oyster crackers (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except crackers in a saucepan.
  • Simmer covered for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Serve with oyster crackers or crackers of your choice.

QUICK CLAM CHOWDER



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I like to do quick recipes for lunch and am always trying soup combinations to make a quick lunch. This one is real good.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Chowders

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed new england clam chowder
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can chopped clams
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients EXCEPT parsley.
  • Heat through, stirring occasionally.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Garnish with parsley.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams whenever possible. 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 completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Clams are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 5 minutes.
  • 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 find clam juice in the canned goods section of most grocery stores.
  • Add vegetables to your liking. The recipe calls for potatoes, celery, and carrots, but you can add other vegetables that you like, such as onions, leeks, or corn.
  • Season the chowder to taste. The recipe calls for salt, pepper, and thyme, but you can add other seasonings that you like, such as bay leaves, garlic powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the chowder hot with oyster crackers or crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder is a classic New England dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious clam chowder that your family and friends will love.

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