Published Aug 05, 2023 Updated Aug 14, 2024
Potato Clam Chowder Recipe
Potato Clam Chowder serves as a delightful soup that combines the irresistible flavors of tender clams, hearty potatoes, and aromatic seasonings. It creates a symphony of tastes that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. The chowder’s velvety texture is a delight to the senses. As you savor each spoonful, the creamy base coats your tongue, enveloping it in a luxurious embrace. The consistency is thick enough to cling to the back of your spoon, yet smooth enough to glide effortlessly across your palate.
Why This Recipe Works
It’s a simple recipe to make at home with a few fresh ingredients that are accessible from local groceries. With a little time and effort, you can achieve a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. It’s also a freezer-friendly recipe that can be made in advance. It brings a warm and hearty meal to the table in minutes, enjoy it with bread slices or crackers for a quick and simple meal on weekday nights. This recipe utilizes affordable ingredients, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a delicious meal while being mindful of their budget.
Recipe Ingredients
This ultimate potato clam chowder recipe only requires a few ingredients listed below.
Clams Water Bacon Onion All-Purpose Flour Potatoes Salt Dried thyme Ground black pepper Milk Fresh parsley
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How To Make Potato Clam Chowder
If you’re a seafood lover or simply crave a warm and hearty meal, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds. First, boil the clams in the water for a few minutes until cooked through. Drain and shelled. Reserve the water for later use. Then, cook the bacon until crispy for a crunchy topping. Next, stir fry the onion until aroma, then add flour. Stir in reserved boiled clam water, and bring it to a boil. Add potato and seasoning, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. Finish the chowder by stirring in the milk. Add the cooked clams, gently stirring to incorporate them into the chowder. Serve with crispy bacon and freshly chopped parsley on top.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
You can use canned clams instead of fresh clams also works for this recipe. Drain two cans of clams and reserve the clam juice. In this recipe, cook the soup with one cup of water and reserved clam juice instead of two cups of boiled clam water. This will still provide a flavourful soup base for clam chowder. If desired, you can enrich the texture and enhance the flavor by adding two tablespoons of heavy cream. If the chowder is still watery, continue cooking the soup for a few minutes more to reach a silky and smooth consistency. To avoid a chewy texture, add the clams in the last step of the recipe. This ensures they are not overcooked and remain tender.
What To Serve With Potato Clam Chowder
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