Ne Clam Chowder Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

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

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

   Add butter to the pot with bacon drippings. Once melted, add the diced onion and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

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 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Add Clams and Cream

   Add the chopped clams and heavy cream to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf, ladle the chowder into bowls, and top with the crispy bacon. Serve hot with crackers on the side.