Description
Indulge in Duke’s Clam Chowder with rich flavors, tender clams, and creamy goodness. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a comforting bowl of bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Fresh Clams (steamer clams or Manilla clams)
- 4 strips Bacon
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 medium Potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the clams under cold water and place them in a bowl of salted water for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Add diced onions and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, thyme, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, around 15-20 minutes.
- Add the rinsed clams to the pot. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until clams have opened.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream, and stir until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Crumble cooked bacon on top, garnish with fresh chives, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- minutes: 30
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
Keywords: clam chowder, Dukes clam chowder, recipe, seafood soup