Clam Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Saltie Girl

Time45m

Serves4

potato / celery / bacon / fried clam

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 g) clams, fresh or canned

5.29 oz (150 g) bacon, diced

2 cups potatoes, diced

1 cup Celery, diced

1 medium Onion, diced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

4 cups Chicken broth

1 cup Heavy cream

2 tbs Butter

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

1 tsp thyme, dried

1 bay leaf

Method

Cooking Instructions

Cook the Bacon

In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Sauté Vegetables

Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat, then add the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add Potatoes and Broth

Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Add Clams and Cream

Add the clams and heavy cream to the pot. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.

Season and Serve

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked bacon before serving. Enjoy your chowder!