How do I make a flavorful new england clam chowder?

Warm up with our New England Clam Chowder recipe - creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavors of the sea. Chowda-licious!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a flavorful New England Clam Chowder. Items include: Bacon Onion Celery Garlic Chicken Broth Clam Juice Potatoes Clams Heavy Cream Parsley

Bacon 6 slices
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped
Celery 2 stalks, finely chopped
Garlic 3 cloves, minced
Chicken Broth 2 cups
Clam Juice 1 cup
Potatoes 3 medium, diced
Clams 2 cups, fresh or canned
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Parsley For garnish

Take note
Beware of uncontrollable cravings and potential Clam Chowder addiction. You may find yourself dreaming of this chowder in your sleep.

1

Cook the Bacon

In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Sneak a few pieces for yourself (quality control, you know!). Once crispy, remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Don't worry, we'll meet Mr. Bacon later in the recipe.

2

Sauté the Veggies

In the same pot with the bacon drippings (the pot misses its friend, bacon), sauté the onion, celery, and garlic until they become all soft and slightly golden, around 5 minutes. We're building flavor here, my friend!

3

Stock and Potatoes

Time to add the chicken broth, clam juice, and potatoes to the pot. Give it a good stir and bring it all to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Patience, my friend, patience.

4

Introduce the Clams

Now it's time to add those glorious clams to the party! Toss in the clams, cover the pot, and let them cook until they open up, around 5-7 minutes. Any clams that refuse to open their shell are party poopers and should be discarded.

5

Bring on the Creaminess

It's time to make our chowder creamy and dreamy! Stir in the heavy cream, along with the reserved crispy bacon (remember him?). Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow all the flavors to cozy up together. Don't forget to taste and adjust the seasonings. Chow-tastic!

6

Serve and Savor

Ladle that beautiful New England Clam Chowder into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Grab a spoon, take a deep breath, and dive into the comforting flavors of the sea. Ahh, pure chowder bliss!