New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: The Juicy Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Baton Rouges New England Clam Chowder Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Fresh clams, chopped; 2 cups Potatoes, diced; 1 cup Onion, finely chopped; 1 cup Celery, diced; 4 slices Bacon, chopped; 4 tablespoons Butter; 1 third cup All-purpose flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 cup Heavy cream; 2 cups Chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried; 1 leaf Bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Inspired by The Juicy Seafood Restaurant & Bar | Baton Rouge

Time50m

Serves6

Creamy, hearty, and brimming with tender clams and potatoes and served with crackers.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups Fresh clams, chopped

2 cups Potatoes, diced

1 cup Onion, finely chopped

1 cup Celery, diced

4 slices Bacon, chopped

4 tablespoons Butter

1 third cup 00 bread flour

2 cups Milk

1 cup Heavy cream

2 cups Chicken broth

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Thyme, dried

1 leaf Bay leaf

2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method

Preparation

Cook the Bacon

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

Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the chopped onion and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add Potatoes and Clams

Stir in the diced potatoes and chopped clams. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Cooking

Make the Roux

Add the butter to the pot and let it melt. Once melted, sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add Liquids

Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring, followed by the milk and heavy cream. Mix well to avoid lumps.

Season the Chowder

Add salt, black pepper, thyme, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Simmer the Chowder

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Finishing Touches

Add Bacon and Garnish

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the cooked bacon, and adjust seasoning to taste if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by crackers.