Creamy Clam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder is a thick and rich soup typically made with clams, potatoes, onions, celery, cream or milk, and sometimes bacon. It is often seasoned with herbs and spices such as thyme, bay leaves, black pepper and paprika.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 632 kcal
1 lb clams fresh, diced 1 whole onion chopped, medium-sized 2 stalks celery chopped 2 whole carrots chopped, medium-sized 2 whole potatoes chopped, medium-sized 3 cups water 3/4 cup butter salted 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 quart half-in-half cream/milk 1 tbsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp parsley chopped, fresh 2 strips bacon chopped
In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sautée onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery. Add water then stir. Cover pot, bring to a boil.
In another saucepan, melt the butter. Add all-purpose flour, stir until smooth. Add half & half cream, cook and whisk until thickened.
Transfer cooked flour mixture into the large pot. Reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Top with bacon and more parsley if desired. Ready to serve!
Calories: 632 kcal Carbohydrates: 43 g Protein: 20 g Fat: 44 g Saturated Fat: 27 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 150 mg Sodium: 1129 mg Potassium: 817 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 2 g Vitamin A: 2900 IU Vitamin C: 12.4 mg Calcium: 150 mg Iron: 11.7 mg