Classic Clam Chowder Recipe
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Classic Clam Chowder

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"Give leftover mashed potatoes a second life: Make a pot of clam chowder."

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Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
  • 1 large onion, cut into medium dice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a large soup kettle, fry bacon over medium heat until bacon crisps, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon; set aside.
  2. Keep 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan. (If necessary, add oil to yield 2 tablespoons.) Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and bay leaves; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds or so.
  3. Whisk in mashed potatoes, clam juice (bottled and what you've drained from the clams) and 1 cup of water. Add new potatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in clams, cream and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat through and serve, garnishing each bowl with reserved bacon.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 87mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2008 by cooleer 
the best clam chowder I have ever had MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by newheart x Mr.Max Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Thanks Pam Anderson from "USA WEEKEND" for this recipe. Directions follow as it is and "no... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by Chef Hans 
Pretty good! MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by SavannahMaria 
I like my clam chowder to be meaty, so I might add another can of clams in the future. MORE

 
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