Jul 14 2026
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New England Style Calm Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Hemingway's
Time45m
Serves4

Chef marcel bonetti classic recipe.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Liquids and Seasonings

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion and celery to the bacon fat. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Potatoes and Clam Juice

    Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir well. Pour in the clam juice, making sure to scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot for added flavor. Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Simmer the Chowder

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  2. 5

    Add Clams and Cream

    Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped clams, heavy cream, and butter to the pot. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

  3. 6

    Finish and Garnish

    Remove the bay leaf from the chowder. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chopped fresh parsley.

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