Marilyn's Cheesy Clam Chowder Recipe
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Marilyn's Cheesy Clam Chowder

By: Marilyn  
"A little different twist on an old favorite...cheese makes the difference! Substitute half and half cream for a richer chowder."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 583 | Total Fat: 30.5g | Cholesterol: 149mg

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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 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
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 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 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 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 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 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 Oct. 8, 2007 by Val 
I loved this soup! Even my six year old, who loves the "clam" in the soup but hates the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by CCINNB 
this was fantastic! I used 1 bottle clam juice and one knorr chicken boullon+water to make up... MORE

 
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