Simple Way to Prepare New England Clam Chowder in 16 Minutes for Mom

Hey everyone, it’s Brad, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, new england clam chowder. One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

New England Clam Chowder is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look fantastic. New England Clam Chowder is something that I have loved my whole life.

A real New England Clam Chowder NEVER thickens with flour or cornstarch. That will change the flavor and texture completely. Light cream and freshly ground pepper are added to the hot chowder just before adding the clams.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook new england clam chowder using 15 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make New England Clam Chowder:

1. Prepare 8 lb large cherry stone clams
2. Get 1 cup dry white wine
3. Prepare 1 cup water
4. Take 6 slice bacon (quartered)
5. Prepare 3 tbsp unsalted butter
6. Get 1 leek
7. Take 1 small onion (finely chopped)
8. Make ready 1 cup finely chopped celery
9. Prepare 6 sprigs fresh thyme
10. Prepare 2 bay leaves
11. Get 3 clove garlic (finely chopped)
12. Prepare 3 cup cubed potatoes
13. Take 2 cup heavy cream
14. Make ready 1 bunch chopped parsley
15. Prepare 1 butter for garnish

The early New England clam chowders were usually made with fish and it wasn't until the last hundred years or so that the clam, and other shellfish, took By the way, if you like your chowder on the thicker side you can mash some of the cooked potatoes into the soup before finishing the chowder. This New England clam chowder is delicious! Tender clams and potatoes are combined in a creamy broth flavored with clam juice and cream, and a Jack has very strong opinions about what makes a good New England clam chowder. Fresh clams and simple flavors are a must, and the consistency.

Instructions

Steps to make New England Clam Chowder:

1. Bring 1 cup of wine and 1 cup of water to a boil in a large pot. Add clams, cover, and cook for five minutes.
2. Lift lid and stir clams, making sure water is still boiling. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer.
3. Stain broth through cheesecloth in a metal sieve. Repeat until all sand is removed (I strained mine twice). Add water to broth so that there is 6 cups of liquid. Set aside for now.
4. Remove clams from broth and set aside. Discard any that did not open.
5. In large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Drain all but two tablespoons of grease.
6. Add butter, onions, leeks, and celery to pot. Cook until onions and celery are translucent, being careful not to brown.
7. Add garlic and potatoes and mix well with veggies. Add broth and bring to a boil.
8. Simmer contents until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot for a thicker consistency of broth.
9. Add heavy cream and chopped clams to pot, mix well, cover and remove from heat.
10. Set aside for an hour or so, this will allow flavors to fuse. Add salt and pepper for more flavor, if necessary.
11. Serve with a pat of butter and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

New England Clam Chowder is hearty, thick, creamy and loaded with tender clams, creamy potatoes and salty, smoky bacon in a rich flavor bursting broth! Homemade Clam Chowder might seem intimidating but you will be AMAZED at just how quick and easy it is to make at home in just one pot. Channel New England with this rich and warming one-pot clam chowder. This New England Clam Chowder is the absolute best! This easy clam chowder recipe makes perfect comfort food for a cold night.

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