Best 10 Scallop Chowder With Bacon Recipes

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Scallop chowder is a creamy and indulgent New England-style soup that features succulent sea scallops as the star ingredient. This dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the briny sweetness of scallops with a rich and flavorful broth made from bacon, vegetables, and herbs. The tender potatoes and sweet corn add a hearty texture, while the creamy base, often made with milk or cream, brings it all together. This chowder is not only a delightful meal but also a versatile one, with variations that include different types of seafood, vegetables, and seasonings. Whether you enjoy it as a comforting lunch or an elegant dinner, scallop chowder is sure to impress your taste buds and warm your soul.

In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey with three irresistible scallop chowder recipes that showcase the diversity and versatility of this classic dish. From a traditional New England-style chowder to a creamy tomato-based version and a smoky bacon-infused chowder, we have something to satisfy every palate. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive ingredient list, ensuring that you can recreate these delicious dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of scallop chowder!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SCALLOP CHOWDER WITH BACON



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Onion     Potato     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Scallop     Winter     Thyme     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 (10-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb sea scallops, tough muscles removed if attached

Steps:

  • Cook chopped bacon in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Add onions and potato to fat in pan and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are thawed, about 1 minute, then sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Cut scallops in half (or quarters if large) and add to soup, then simmer just until scallops are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Discard thyme sprig (if using), then season soup with salt and sprinkle with bacon.

CHEF JOHN'S BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER



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Every once in a while I make a dish that no matter how great it tastes, I just can't get past how it looks, and that was the case with this very easy, incredibly delicious scallop chowder. If you do make it, and want a thicker, more traditional chowder base, simply mash some of your potatoes into the mixture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
½ yellow onion, diced
1 rib celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cubed Yukon Gold potatoes
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 red Fresno chile pepper, diced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt to taste
1 pound bay scallops
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until fat renders and bacon is slightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion to bacon; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir celery and garlic into onion mixture, cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Pour clam juice, chicken broth, potato, cayenne pepper, and black pepper into bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium low, and cook until potatoes are almost tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir cream and chile pepper into potato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are completely tender and chowder flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Season with lemon zest and salt.
  • Stir scallops into chowder and cook over medium heat until scallops are tender and white, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 642.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER



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Excellent chowder for the holidays. This recipe can also be made with other seafood.

Provided by Kathy J. Bourdess

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chicken broth
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 potatoes, cubed
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons margarine
½ cup white wine
1 egg yolk
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion, potatoes, thyme, parsley, salt and ground black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender, puree until smooth and set aside.
  • In the same pot over medium heat, saute the mushrooms and scallops in the butter or margarine for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and reserved puree mixture to the pot, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the egg yolk and heavy cream. Mix well and add to the soup. Continue simmering over low heat, stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 170.2 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1174.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SCALLOP AND BACON CHOWDER



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Make and share this scallop and bacon chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bacon, chopped
2 leeks, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups corn
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, diced
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb bay scallop
salt, pepper

Steps:

  • in a heavy pot cook bacon until crisp, remove to paper towels.
  • add leeks, garlic and thyme to pot, saute.
  • add corn, add potatoes, clam juice, and cream, bring to a boil, lower to simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender add scallops and bacon, simmer 5 minutes.
  • season with salt and pepper.

BAY SCALLOP CHOWDER WITH BACON AND CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4-ounce slab (unsliced) smoked bacon, rind removed, small dice (1/3-inch)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion (10 to 12 ounces), large dice (3/4-inch)
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped (1 teaspoon)
1 dried bay leaf
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold, Maine, PEI or other all-purpose potato, peeled, large dice (3/4-inch)
5 cups fish stock, chicken stock, or either in combination with water to make 5 cups total liquid
8 ounces Savoy cabbage, large dice (3/4-inch)
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds medium bay scallops-left whole, or large sea scallops, cut down to large (3/4-inch) pieces, strap removed
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (up to 2 cups)
2 or 3 scallions, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a 6 or 8-quart heavy bottomed soup or sauce pot over a low heat and add the bacon. Once it has rendered a few tablespoons of fat, increase the heat to medium and cook the bacon until crisp golden brown. Leave the bacon pieces and the fat in the pan. Add the butter, onion, thyme and bay leaf. Saute them for about 8 minutes over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, but not browned. Add the potatoes and fish stock. The stock should just barely cover the potatoes. If it doesn't add enough water to cover them. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and cook the potatoes vigorously for about 8 minutes. Add the diced cabbage, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. The potatoes should be firm in the center and soft on the outside. If the broth hasn't thickened, lightly smash a few potatoes against the side of the pot and simmer 1 or 2 minutes longer to release their starches. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the scallops and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the cream and let sit 10 more minutes while the scallops finish their slow cooking. Retaste the chowder and adjust the salt and pepper. If you are not serving the chowder within the hour, let it cool a bit then refrigerate. Cover the chowder after it has completely chilled. Otherwise, let it sit for up to an hour, allowing the flavors to meld. When ready to serve, reheat over a low heat and don't let the chowder boil. Use a slotted spoon to mound the pieces of scallop, potato, cabbage and bacon in the center of large soup plates or shallow bowls and ladle the creamy broth around. Sprinkle generously with sliced scallions.

SCALLOP CHOWDER WITH BACON RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Tufgrlz

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bacon slices, chopped
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 (10-oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb sea scallops, tough muscles removed if attached

Steps:

  • Cook chopped bacon in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add onions and potato to fat in pan and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are thawed, about 1 minute, then sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Cut scallops in half (or quarters if large) and add to soup, then simmer just until scallops are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Discard thyme sprig (if using), then season soup with salt and sprinkle with bacon.

BACON SEAFOOD CHOWDER



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A delicious chowder made from tender white fish, scallops, shrimp, a hint of bacon, white wine and cream, melded together in fragrant fish stock and garnished with fresh dill. Special enough to serve for company, or to give your family a real treat. You can substitute clams for scallops, if you wish, and if you prefer not to add wine, use 4 cups of fish stock instead of 3.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 leek, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (optional)
2 celery ribs, scraped and finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup plain flour
3 cups fish stock, heated
1 cup white wine
1 lb firm white fish fillet, boned and cut into ¾ inch cubes
8 ounces scallops, cleaned and halved
8 ounces fresh small shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh dill, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil, then add the bacon and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Next add the onion, garlic, leek, carrot, celery and potato, and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the butter to the pan, and when melted, toss in the flour and cook for a minute, being careful it does not burn on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the wine and fish stock and, whilst continually stirring, bring it to the boil, then decrease the heat and simmer uncovered for 5 to 10 minutes until carrots and potato are just tender.
  • Add the fish pieces and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Lastly, add the scallops, shrimps, cream, parsley.
  • Mix well, and heat for 5 minutes without boiling, or until scallops and shrimps are cooked and tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 481.4, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 35.2

SCALLOP, CORN AND BACON CHOWDER



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This is wonderful for any occasion. I even make this during the summer, when its 95 degrees out! You can purchase the Bay Scallops frozen or fresh..I prefer fresh but either is great! In case you don't know.. Bay Scallops are small and Sea Scallops are the large ones. Both can be used for thi soup but the Sea scallops are more beneficial to the soup.

Provided by Rachellt3

Categories     Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh Italian parsley, packed
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped
2 large leeks, thinly chopped (white part)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-in . pieces
3 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb bay scallop

Steps:

  • Blend parsley, oil and salt in food processor until smooth. Pour into small bowl. (Parsley oil can be made a day ahead and refrigerated but be sure its room temperature before you use it.).
  • Cook bacon in heavy large pot over med-high heat until crispy and brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and place on paper towel to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings from pan.
  • Add leeks, garlic and thyme to pot and saute until leeks begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn and saute 2 minutes. Add potatoes, clam juice and cream. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Crumble bacon. Add scallops and bacon to soup, and simmer until the scallops are opaque in the center, about 5 minutes, not more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle chowder into bowls.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon parsley oil over chowder in each bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.1, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 105.1, Sodium 1077.1, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 23

SCALLOP CHOWDER



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This is a rich, traditional chowder recipe using tender and creamy bay scallops in place of clams. From Linda Larsen,Your Guide to Busy Cooks, on ABOUT.COM/busy cooks

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon, chopped
12 ounces bay scallops, thawed if frozen
1 onion, chopped
1 cup diced peeled potato
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup fish stock or 1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 1/2 cups milk
12 ounces corn, drained

Steps:

  • In large stockpot, cook bacon until crisp; remove from pan, drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
  • In drippings, place scallops and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque (8-9 minutes for sea scallops).
  • Remove scallops from pot and set aside.
  • In drippings in pot, add onion, potatoes and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add fish stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, marjoram, pepper, and milk and mix with wire whisk until blended.
  • Add to pot along with drained corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring often, until soup has thickened and vegetables are tender.
  • Add cooked scallops and simmer for 3-4 minutes until scallops are thoroughly heated.

NANTUCKET SCALLOP CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Milk/Cream     Pork     Potato     Lunch     Bacon     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme
4 cups bottled clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound bay scallops
Paprika

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain well. Drain all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from saucepan. Add onions and thyme to same saucepan and sauté over medium-high heat until onions are light golden, about 10 minutes. Add 4 cups clam juice, 1/2 cup white wine and potatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add cream and half of bacon and bring to simmer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add half of scallops and sauté until light golden, about 2 minutes. Add scallops to chowder. Repeat with remaining butter and scallops. Season chowder to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle chowder into bowls. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining bacon and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh scallops. Frozen scallops can be used, but fresh scallops will give your chowder a more delicate flavor and texture.
  • Sear the scallops before adding them to the chowder. This will help to caramelize the scallops and give them a nice golden brown color.
  • Don't overcook the scallops. Scallops are very delicate and can easily become tough if they are overcooked.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your chowder. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good vegetables to use include potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn.
  • Use a good quality bacon. The bacon will add a lot of flavor to the chowder, so it's important to use a good quality bacon that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Season the chowder to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can also add other seasonings, such as thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Scallop chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold day. The combination of tender scallops, flavorful vegetables, and creamy broth is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this scallop chowder recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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