New England Clam Chowder
This tasty recipe for New England style Clam Chowder is even better the next day.
Ingredients
- 4 can (6 1/2 oz.) chopped clams in juice
- 4 slice bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 cup finely diced yellow onions
- 4 ounce flour (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1.5 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 fresh thyme leaves picked, or 1 tsp dry
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cup 1/2" cubed, peeled potatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds
- 5 cup clam juice
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
- soda crackers or saltines
Notes
For best flavor, make the soup the day ahead and serve with crackers.
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