Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: ~5–6
Ingredients: 4 tbsp organic unsalted butter (56 g); 1 large yellow onion, diced (200 g); 2 celery stalks, diced (80 g); 2 garlic cloves, minced (10 g); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (16 g); 2 cups clam juice (bottled, or juice drained from the clams) (480 g); 1½ lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice (680 g); 2 bay leaves (0.4 g); 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried) (1 g); 2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams, drained, juice reserved (280 g); 1 cup organic whole milk (245 g); 1 cup organic heavy cream (238 g); ¾–1 tsp kosher salt, to taste (5 g); ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (1 g); 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (6 g); oyster crackers or crusty bread, for serving

New England chowder with clams and cream. No bacon.

Serves ~5–6Total 45 min

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Method

Step 1 done
Melt the in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the and and cook until soft and translucent, about 6–8 min. Stir in the for 30 seconds.
Step 2 done
Sprinkle in the and stir 1 min to make a light roux (do not brown).
Step 3 done
Whisk in the juice until smooth. Add the , , and . Bring to a simmer.
Step 4 done
Simmer gently, uncovered, until the are tender, 12–15 min. Stir now and then so nothing sticks.
Step 5 done
Stir in the , , and . Warm through over medium-low heat, about 3–5 min. Do not hard-boil after the dairy goes in.
Step 6 done
Remove the . Season with and . Ladle into bowls, top with , and serve with crackers or bread.

Nutrition

Variations

For more protein, use a third 6.5 oz can of chopped clams.
For dairy free, use plant butter, unsweetened soy milk, and oat barista cream. It comes out lighter, and coconut milk reads sweet against the clams.

Notes

No bacon or salt pork: butter carries the base. Use good clam juice and canned chopped clams for a weeknight pot; organic milk, cream, and butter if you can. For more clam flavor, replace half the milk with extra clam juice. Leftovers keep 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently.

Clam Chowder

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