Description
Classic Potato Clam Chowder is a heartwarming dish that combines tender potatoes and fresh clams in a rich, creamy broth. This comforting soup evokes nostalgic memories with every spoonful, enhanced by crispy bacon and aromatic thyme. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this chowder warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh clams, scrubbed
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ? tsp dried)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse clams under cold water. Prepare the potatoes, onion, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Saut? onion and celery in the bacon fat until soft (about 5 minutes). Add diced potatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add clams. Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg