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New England Clam Chowder Recipe

New England Clam Chowder Recipe
  • Category

    Soups and Stews

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 bottles clam juice

2 cups half-and-half cream

2 cans minced clams, drained

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

Directions

Combine salt pork and 1/4 cup water in a heavy-bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven. over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until water has evaporated and pork has begun to brown and crisp in spots, about 8 minutes. Add butter, onion, and celery. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened but not browned, about 4 minutes longer. Add clam juice or water and stir to combine.