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Marilyn's Cheesy Clam Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: Marilyn PHOTO BY: Night Owl

"A little different twist on an old favorite...cheese makes the difference! Substitute half and half cream for a richer chowder."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
Read Reviews (18)
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 (8 ounce) cans clams
  • 2 (8 ounce) jars clam juice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup cubed potatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package white Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and crumble. Reserve. Drain clams, reserve juice.
  2. Cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion in bacon fat until onion is transparent.
  3. Stir in flour, cornstarch, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is bubbly. Add reserved clam liquor to clam juice to measure 3 1/2 cups; stir juice and milk into the vegetable mixture. Heat just to boiling, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
  4. Add clams, potatoes, and cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with reserved bacon, and garnish with chopped parsley.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by DELTAQUEEN50
This is very good chowder - thick, rich and tasty. I cut the amount of cheese just a bit, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by Doug Matthews
My 3 1/2 year old daughter and I made this over the weekend and it was great. We added extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by LAURAA10
I loved this receipe! It had just the perfect combination of flavors. The cheese added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2004 by SANDRABECHTOLD
Needs more potatoes. Directions step 4 & 5 both say to add the potatoes. Which is correct? ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by GOCLCLESS
I love it! Made enough to freeze for another meal. My picky son even ate it! Thanks for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by CMORROW
Wonderful Clam Chowder. I made this the day before to serve on Christmas Eve to a small... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by OPENLAKE
Thats a little time to cut up all the ingredients but this is now my favorite soup. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by Sister Jane
Loved it - made up a batch for National Clam Chowder Day (Feb 23) and it was a huge hit. Used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Tateraid
Marilyn we love you!!!! your chowder was very good. we added leeks insted of carrots and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2008 by frazees
I thought this soup was very good. I had never had cheese in clam chowder before, but it went.