Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New England Clam Chowder

  • 6-7 slices bacon, cut into small pieces

  • medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans baby clams, reserving juice

  • 6 -7 potatoes, cubed

  • cans cream of celery soup

  • 1 C. heavy cream 

  • 1 C. milk

  • 1 Tbsp. butter

  • tsp. dried dill



  • Add bacon to sauce pan and cook on medium low heat until crispy.Remove from pan and saute onion in bacon drippings until translucent.

  • Add clam juice from both cans and potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 min., stirring occasionally. 

  • Add clams, soup, cream, milk, and dill weed, and butter, stirring well. Cook for about 30-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.



  • Thick & Creamy New England Clam Chowder. Photo by Bonnie Young






  • 1 comment:

    1. I love to snuggle up with this old favorite. Top it with some oyster crackers and I'm set!

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