LISA'S CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER

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Delicious and creamy clam chowder includes carrots, celery, thyme, and a hint of bacon.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Clam Chowder Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup butter
4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add butter, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute. Add milk, clam juice, clams, lemon juice, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder. Simmer on low until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to chowder and stir until incorporated and chowder is thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Ashi kasato
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This chowder was a bit too salty for my taste.


Jontonar Rajjo
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This chowder was a bit too greasy for my taste. I would recommend using less butter next time.


Afzal Khajjak
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I thought this chowder was a bit too fishy. I would recommend using less fish stock next time.


Wilfred ebowemen
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This chowder was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Buhle Cindi
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I thought this chowder was a bit too sweet. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Larry Croff
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This chowder was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


SherrylVfeeu Sena
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chowder turned out lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Engy Amr
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Overall, I thought this chowder was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Yide Mam
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I would have liked to see more clams in this chowder. It felt like there were more potatoes and corn than clams.


Ayanda Singata
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This chowder was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend using less flour or cornstarch next time.


Katy Burt
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I found this chowder to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Mr Sujite
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This chowder is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Rana Shazad
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I've never been a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and creamy.


Dawn Cole
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This chowder is so comforting and satisfying. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


BEG BAHADUR DAMAI
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I love how easy this chowder is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Ssheikh Ubaid
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This is the best clam chowder I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful.


Motunrayo yusuff
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I made this chowder for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Dan Giesbrecht
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This chowder is so creamy and delicious. I love the addition of the corn and potatoes.


MaherSCE84
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I've made this chowder several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


KlirFrn009 f
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This chowder was a hit with my family! It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of seafood. I will definitely be making this again.