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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Seasonings
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Cook the Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Cooking
- 3
Add Clams and Cream
Once the potatoes are tender, add the canned clams (with their juice) to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the chowder simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes.
- 4
Final Seasoning
Taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Serving
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Ladle the chowder into bowls. Top each bowl with crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!