Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy clam chowder that combines the briny flavor of fresh clams, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and smoky bacon. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings, warming your soul with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and bursting with rich flavors, it’s sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh clams (cleaned)
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon (diced)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 large sweet onion (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 cups fish stock or clam juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the clams under cold water, discarding any open or damaged ones.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes and thyme; cook for about five minutes.
- Pour in fish stock or clam juice, adding enough water to cover by an inch; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add cleaned clams and heavy cream once potatoes are tender; cover and simmer until clams open (about 5–7 minutes), discarding any unopened ones.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg