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Microwave Clam Chowder

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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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.

Footnotes

  • 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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by JIMJEANNE   view full review
Like the other reviewers, I could not see how a chowder made in the microwave could be all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I made this on the stove. The changes I made were to add some Old Bay seasoning for flavor,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Scott Y.   view full review
Never would have thought a microwave chowder could be much good, but this was fantastic and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by mbc   view full review
We loved this recipe. I did substitute a bit of heavy cream for some of the milk to make sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Quexinos   view full review
Of all the Clam Chowders I've made, this one tastes the most like Clam Chowder. A lot of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by SUZ830   view full review
The chowder was good but not as flavorful as I would like. I had a bit of a problem with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by George Vreeland Hill   view full review
This is an excellent chowder. It is really a five star meal. Thank you. George Vreeland Hill
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Corinna's Kitchen   view full review
My family loved this recipe. I changed the milk to 2 cups and 1/4 cup of heavy cream to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by mommafabes   view full review
Very, very yummy!! I was skeptical about it being done soley in the microwave however it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Mora   view full review
this was very good. I added a splash of sherry at the end because I like that flavor.

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