Description
Clam Chowder for Maine Lobster Festival is a creamy, satisfying dish that captures the essence of coastal dining. With tender clams, smoky bacon, and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes in a velvety broth, each spoonful brings warmth and comfort, reminiscent of seaside gatherings. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, this chowder is simple to prepare yet impressively delicious. Dive into this comforting bowl and savor the flavors of Maine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh clams
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Clean clams under cold water and soak in fresh water.
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, keeping drippings in the pot.
- Saut? onions and celery in bacon drippings until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf; cover with water or clam juice and bring to a simmer.
- Once potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes), add soaked clams. Cover and cook until clams open (about 5 minutes). Discard any unopened clams.
- Stir in heavy cream and crumble reserved bacon back into the chowder; heat gently for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg