Best 2 Simple Clam Chowder Recipes

SUPER SIMPLE CLAM CHOWDER

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A quick and easy chowder that's on the table in less than 1/2 hour. I like to add some seasonings and a dash of hot sauce for a little more kick. From America's Best Recipes.

Provided by lazyme

Categories Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
21 ounces chicken broth
6 1/2 ounces clams, undrained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
Add broth and next 3 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in half and half, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

SIMPLE CLAM CHOWDER

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"I tried for years to re-create a popular clam chowder from a local restaurant," recalls Kathleen Buenemann of New Haven, Missouri. "Then I met the cook and got the recipe. I couldn't believe how simple it was to prepare this rich, creamy and filling soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 to 2-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, butter and pepper; heat through. Stir in clams; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.