Clam Chowder Recipe

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   Add the chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot with the bacon fat. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

3. 3

   Add Potatoes and Clam Juice

   Stir in the diced potatoes, clam juice, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Add Clams and Cream

   Add the clams and heavy cream to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine.

5. 5

   Finish and Serve

   Remove the bay leaf, stir in the crumbled bacon, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with additional bacon if desired.