Clam Chowder Soup Recipe

This Clam Chowder Soup recipe is a perfect meal that brings together a potato and cream base and the saltiness of clams with a light smoky bacon flavor to delight your tastebuds.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 643kcal

Author Dina

Ingredients

6 Medium Yellow Potatoes diced
1 onion diced
3 stalks celery diced
3 large carrots diced
4 cans chopped clams
8 ounces clam juice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups half & half
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 pound bacon chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper
salt, to taste
1/4 cup flour

Instructions

Chop the bacon and cook it in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile chop the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic.
Remove the bacon from the pot and add the chopped vegetables. Saute for about 6 minutes.
Add the flour to the sautéed vegetables and stir for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Add the chicken broth and clam juice, and bring to a boil.
Dice the potatoes and place them into the pot. Cook the potatoes over medium-high heat until they are fully cooked.
Add the salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the half and half and chopped clams and bring to a boil once more.

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