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Easy Clam Chowder

This Easy Clam Chowder Recipe is rich, creamy and incredibly simple to make in no time! Made with canned clams for a quick shortcut, this homemade recipe delivers all the classic flavors of a comforting chowder without the hassle. Perfect for a quick, cozy meal that tastes like it simmered all day!
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 teaspooons minced garlic, 1-2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces clam juice
  • 2 (6.5 ounce cans) clams, juices reserved
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 dried bay leaf

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven over medium heat add the salted butter and diced onions and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté another minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Stir in the all purpose flour, nutmeg, salt and white pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Then stir in the clam juice, reserved juices from the canned clams, heavy cream, diced potatoes and bay leaf.
  • Simmer soup on medium heat, stirring often to avoid boiling and scorching, until the potatoes are fork tender. This will take about 20 minutes. If medium heat is too hot to avoid boiling, reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir in canned clams and simmer until heated through.
  • Taste and add extra salt and pepper if desired. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1079IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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