Description
This comforting clam chowder is a warm embrace in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. With its rich and creamy base, tender clams, hearty potatoes, and smoky bacon, each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors that evoke coastal memories. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with crusty bread, this clam chowder is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- Fresh clams (1 pound)
- Thick-cut bacon (4 slices)
- Yukon Gold potatoes (2 medium)
- Sweet onion (1 medium)
- Celery (2 stalks)
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Fresh thyme (1 teaspoon)
- Bay leaves (2)
Instructions
- Clean the fresh clams under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy (about 5 minutes). Remove bacon but retain fat in the pot.
- Sauté diced onion and celery in the bacon fat for 4 minutes until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, cover with water or chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- After 15 minutes of simmering, add cleaned clams and heavy cream; cook until clams open (about 5 minutes).
- Remove bay leaves; stir in crispy bacon bits and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg