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Microwave Clam Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Jane Cantrell 

"From Turlock, California, Mary Jane Cantrell contends, 'This tastes as good as chowder served at restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.'"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
  • 1 1/2 cups diced peeled raw potatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • Minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 6 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

FOOTNOTE

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested using a 700-watt microwave, so cooking times may vary slightly if your oven has a different wattage.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2006 by Scott Y. 
Never would have thought a microwave chowder could be much good, but this was fantastic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2007 by JIMJEANNE 
Like the other reviewers, I could not see how a chowder made in the microwave could be all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2007 by mommafabes 
Very, very yummy!! I was skeptical about it being done soley in the microwave however it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2008 by Caroline C 
I made this on the stove. The changes I made were to add some Old Bay seasoning for flavor,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2007 by Mora 
this was very good. I added a splash of sherry at the end because I like that flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 6, 2008 by Quexinos 
Of all the Clam Chowders I've made, this one tastes the most like Clam Chowder. A lot of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2008 by SONYABOW 
Family loved it; could not have been easier. Added extra clams because that is the way they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2008 by jdsk9queen 
My husband gave this a 4 3/4 *, so I rounded up. It was easy and I made it even easier by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2007 by TAZWIFE 
My husband loved this!! I only made half a recipe just in case he didn't like it. I should... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.76 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2008 by Corinna's Kitchen 
My family loved this recipe. I changed the milk to 2 cups and 1/4 cup of heavy cream to... MORE

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