Clam Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Southpark Seafood

Time45m

Serves4

Clam chowder from scratch.

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Ingredients

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Clam Chowder Ingredients

2 cups fresh clams

2 cups clam juice

4 slices bacon

1 medium Onion

2 stalks celery

2 medium Potatoes

1 cup Heavy cream

2 tablespoons Butter

1 tablespoon 00 bread flour

1 teaspoon thyme

1 leaf bay leaf

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Clams

Rinse the fresh clams under cold water to remove any sand or debris. In a pot, bring the clam juice to a simmer and add the clams. Cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove the clams from the pot and set aside.

Cook the Bacon

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

Sauté Vegetables

In the same pot with bacon fat, add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add Potatoes and Seasonings

Dice the potatoes and add them to the pot along with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Thicken the Chowder

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Gradually add the clam juice, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer.

Add Heavy Cream and Clams

Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the heavy cream and the cooked clams. Let simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve

Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon on top.