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Here’s the rich and creamy comfort food chowder you’re dreaming of, with chunky vegetables and plenty of clams. Go for the traditional bacon and chives toppings, or get creative and top the chowder with chopped tomato or red pepper instead of bacon, and green onion, other soft fresh herbs, or chili flakes instead of chives. The recipe, which makes about 12 cups, is a Yummly original created by Angela Brassinga.
Ingredients
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8 SERVINGS
- 4 strips bacon
- 1/2 cup salted butter (divided)
- 1 medium onion (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (large, cut into 1/2-inch dice)
- 2 medium carrots (cut into 1/2-inch dice)
- 1 1/4 lb. red potatoes (cut into 3/4-inch chunks)
- 1 btl. clam juice (8 oz.)
- 4 cans chopped clams (6.5 oz. each)
- 1/2 tsp. salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 qt. half-and-half
- chopped fresh chives (or others soft fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, or tarragon, for serving)
- oyster crackers (for serving)
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Directions
- In a 6- to 8-qt. pan, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning once, until browned and crisp, 5-6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel, set aside, and crumble when cool. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from pan.
- Add 2 Tbsp. butter to pan along with the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring vegetables occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-10 minutes.
- Now add potatoes to pan with clam juice. Drain liquid from clams into pan (set clams aside) and add salt and pepper. Cover pot, bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 6 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, until flour smells toasted, about 3 minutes. Add half-and-half and cook, whisking often, until mixture bubbles and is thick and smooth, about 15 minutes.
- Pour half-and-half mixture into pan with vegetables. Stir in clams and cook until chowder is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chowder into bowls, top with reserved bacon and the chives, and serve with oyster crackers.
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610Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories610Calories from Fat330 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat37g57% |
Saturated Fat19g95% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol120mg40% |
Sodium780mg33% |
Potassium990mg28% |
Protein25g |
Calories from Fat330 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate47g16% |
Dietary Fiber3g12% |
Sugars6g |
Vitamin A80% |
Vitamin C40% |
Calcium25% |
Iron80% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Yummly User 5 months ago
took me some time to make it, but it turned out great !!