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New England Clam Chowder - The Fish Market
New England Clam Chowder - The Fish Market
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This authentic New England Clam Chowder recipe delivers rich, creamy comfort in every spoonful. Loaded with over 30 ounces of chopped clams, tender potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a velvety half-and-half base. Seasoned perfectly with celery salt, thyme and white pepper, this hearty soup achieves that classic balance of creamy texture and delicate seafood flavor. Makes an impressive 12 cups—perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying throughout the week. The ultimate seafood comfort food for chilly evenings.
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Ingredients
30-plus ounces canned chopped clams (see note)
4 tablespoons butter, divided use
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups diced raw peeled potatoes

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1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons flour
Salt, to taste
4 cups half-and-half
Directions
Drain clams, reserve and measure the clam liquid, add water if amount is less than 4 cups.
Over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add onion, celery and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, celery salt, thyme, pepper and clam liquid, simmer until potatoes are tender.
Make a roux by melting remaining butter and mix in flour, cook 1 minute.
Stir roux into potato mixture, cook 1 minute more.
Add salt, as necessary to taste.
Add clams and half-and-half and heat through, but do not boil.
NOTE: Use three 10 1/2-ounce cans or five 6 1/2-ounce cans.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 12 cups
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cup) - Calories: 310; Total Fat: 20g (Saturated Fat: 12g); Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 530mg; Total Carbohydrates: 20g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 13g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: seafood, soups, clams
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New England Clam Chowder - The Fish Market was added on February 01, 2009 and last updated on November 04, 2021.
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