Mom's Creamy New England Clam Chowder Recipe Is the Best by Ann Marie G. Halstead

My dad is obsessed with New England clam chowder. My mom’s recipe book contains countless chowder recipes from over the years. But Dad's absolute favorite is my cousin Jenny’s New England clam chowder recipe, which my mom has modified in order to make it thicker per his preference.

This clam chowder is one of his all-time favorite soup recipes, which he’s happy to eat all year long. To make this easy, creamy clam chowder you will need potatoes, onion, butter, flour, half and half, canned clams, celery, salt, black pepper and fresh parsley. 

Serve this easy chowder on soup night with a salad or fresh bread. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup flour
• 6 cups half and half
• 3 cans (6.5 ounces each) clams, chopped and undrained
• 3 stalks celery, chopped small
• 2 - 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Helpful Products

• Soup Pot
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Soup Bowls
• Salt and Pepper
• Airtight Containers
• Dutch Oven
• Ladle

Recipe Notes

• If the chowder is too thick for your taste, add more half and half or milk.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook and cover for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in a soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté onions, celery and butter on low-medium heat until tender. Add flour and stir until smooth, making a roux. Gradually add half and half. Bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat, stirring until thickened, approximately 8 minutes.
3. Drain potatoes and add to pot. Add clams and remaining ingredients. Heat between low and medium heat until heated through (if the heat is too high, the bottom of the pan will burn and the chowder will taste burned).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 699

Total Fat: 43.8g

Saturated Fat: 27.1g

Cholesterol: 130mg

Sodium: 529mg

Total Carbohydrate: 65.6g

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g

Total Sugars: 6.2g

Protein: 13.3g

Vitamin D: 11mcg

Calcium: 297mg

Iron: 2mg

Potassium: 1206mg

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