How do I make the creamiest new england clam chowder?

Dive into chowder heaven with our creamy New England Clam Chowder recipe! Warm your soul and tastebuds with every spoonful.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make the creamiest New England Clam Chowder. Items include: Clams Bacon Onion Celery stalks Potatoes Clam juice Heavy cream Butter Flour Salt and pepper Fresh parsley

Clams 4 cups
Bacon 6 slices
Onion 1 (diced)
Celery stalks 2 (chopped)
Potatoes 3 cups (peeled and cubed)
Clam juice 2 cups
Heavy cream 2 cups
Butter 2 tablespoons
Flour 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper To taste
Fresh parsley For garnish

Take note
Be careful when handling hot ingredients and remember to exercise caution when using sharp knives!

1

Preparation

Start by gathering all your ingredients and equipment. You'll need 4 cups of chopped clams, 6 slices of bacon, 1 onion (diced), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 3 cups of potatoes (peeled and cubed), 2 cups of clam juice, 2 cups of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of flour, salt and pepper to taste, and fresh parsley for garnish. Don't forget a large pot and a wooden spoon!

2

Cooking the Bacon

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, then remove the bacon and set aside. Leave the bacon fat in the pot for added flavor!

3

Saute the Onion and Celery

In the same pot, add the diced onion and chopped celery. Saute until they become translucent and start to soften. This will take about 5 minutes.

4

Adding the Potatoes and Clam Juice

Now it's time to add the cubed potatoes and the clam juice. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender. This should take around 15-20 minutes.

5

Preparing the Roux

In a separate small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Let it cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. This will thicken our chowder and give it that extra creaminess!

6

Adding the Cream and Clams

Back to the pot! Add the heavy cream and chopped clams. Stir gently to combine everything together. Allow the chowder to simmer for another 5 minutes or until heated through.

7

Time to Serve

Ladle the creamy New England Clam Chowder into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley. Don't be shy with those bacon pieces - they add that perfect salty crunch! Serve hot and enjoy!