This New England Clam Chowder is so creamy and rich. Perfect for the Fall-Winter weather to warm the tummy! Here is a simple version, but feel free to add minced cooked bacon for a smokey flavor or use fresh clams if you like. The possibilities are endless.
Ingredients;
Five 6.5oz cans of chopped or minced clams with the juice
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2cups heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 TBLS of celery sliced thin
4 TBLS butter
4 TBLS onion, minced
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions;
Boil the potatoes until just turning soft, drain and set aside. In a pot melt the butter and saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the cream and milk. Bring to a light simmer for about 15 minutes.
Drain and separate the canned clam juice from the clam pieces. Add the clam juice to your desired thickness into the cream, onion and celery. Add all the other ingredients, except the clam pieces into the pot. Simmer covered on low for about 10 minutes. Add the clams and stir. Remove the thyme and bay leaf. Serve with crackers.