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New England Clam Chowder II

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"Minced clams with potatoes and onion simmered in a broth of clam juice and half-and-half. A great, hearty soup to start a meal off with, or can even be a meal in itself."
New England Clam Chowder II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 95 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bottled clam juice
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans minced clams
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, fry the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon fat in the pan, crumble and set aside.
  2. In the same saucepan with the bacon fat, saute the onion and potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and stir well to coat.
  3. Pour in the clam juice, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Add the half-and-half and minced clams and season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, whisk in the heavy cream, if desired. Allow to heat through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley and crumbled bacon. (Note: Do not boil if adding cream.)
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2005 by POPPASQUASH 
This is a great recipe for when you're craving clam chowder, and don't want to wait. Here in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by LOVESUBLIME 
This soup is outstanding. I was able to cut a lot of fat from the recipe with the following... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2005 by RaisinKane aka Patti 
Really good recipe. Only reason I didn't give it 5 is I will make a couple of changes next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by serabella8 
This is probably one of the best clam chowders i have had - if not the best. I always make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2005 by FoodieWife 
This was very easy and quick to make, and really delicious! I didnt' drain the clams, though... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by CYSCOE23 
Also great with other varieties of seafood such as oysters, crab meat, and scallops. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by kayster 
This was pretty good. I do prefer my chowder much thicker and this turned out more like soup.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by KATYPI 
Delicious and comforting, especially on the days when winter swirls about us here. I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by JBOULTS 
I saved the crumbled bacon and added it to the soup just before serving--this recipe was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2004 by MANDERS626 
Was absolutely to die for and fairly easy to make. I enjoyed it even more on the second day! ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
New England Clam Chowder II

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 526

  • Total Fat: 30.8g
  • Cholesterol: 98mg
  • Sodium: 763mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
  • Protein: 16.3g

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