Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder Recipe
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Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder

By: IRELAND2 
"This is a rich clam chowder, but not as thick and pasty as some. Fresh shucked clams are recommended, but you may also use canned clams."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 quarts shucked clams, with liquid
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat clam juice and peeled potatoes. Bring water to a boil and let simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Place bacon in a large stock pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onions and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft.
  3. Add potatoes, clam juice and clams to the stock pot. Heat until simmering.
  4. In a separate pot, gently warm (do not boil) half and half. Pour warm half and half into the stock pot and heat just until warmed through. Do not boil the chowder or the cream will separate. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Moose   view full review
Wow!! The best in a lonnnggg time. Thanks. Hope you don't mind but i made an addition by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by J. Dixon Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Use Salt Pork - these days "Bacon" comes with flavors (maple!!) that don't blend well with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by MRSKNIGHT   view full review
I "doctored" and "cheated" a bit as every cook does: used 3 cans diced potatoes, 2 cans sliced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by INSTYLECOOK   view full review
I added garlic, salt, and cracked pepper. I used 3 cans of chopped clams in place of what was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Morgana   view full review
Just about as perfect as it gets. Good sourdough bread and some citrus salad or Waldorf salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by EBONY3   view full review
This recipe was good after I made some changes to suit my taste. I used a 28oz. can of whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KELLY BEST   view full review
Excellent chowder! Even my kids loved it, and that's saying A LOT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by whats4dinneragain   view full review
This was such a hit...Thank you, I had never attempted to make Clam chowder before but we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by Dasisalles   view full review
I added some diced carrots and several splashes of hot sauce. My family loved it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by SUSAN203   view full review
This was an easy recipe and the only changes I made were to add a bit more seasonings, clams,...

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