Jul 14 2026
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Cup Of Oyster House Clam Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Union Oyster House
Time1h
Serves4

Make Cup Of Oyster House Clam Chowder Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Cream and Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Clams

    Rinse the fresh clams under cold water to remove any sand or grit. Soak them in a bowl of salted water for about 30 minutes to allow them to purge any remaining sand.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the potatoes, onion, and celery into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove the bacon, leaving the drippings in the pot, and crumble it for topping later.

Cooking the Chowder

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  2. 5

    Add Potatoes and Broth

    Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  3. 6

    Incorporate the Clams

    Add the cleaned clams, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cover and cook until the clams open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.

  4. 7

    Finish with Cream

    Remove the bay leaf and stir in the heavy cream. Let the chowder simmer for another 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and chopped parsley before serving.

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