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This homemade clam chowder recipe is EASY and delicious! And made in ONE-POT! A milk-based soup makes it a variation of the classic New England Clam Chowder recipe but with bacon pieces!
If you want a tasty seafood soup, this clam chowder recipe is one to try. It’s simple yet so delicious and gives you that hint of seafood flavor from the clams. This has been a recipe I’ve had for years! It mostly calls for simple ingredients and cooking it in one pot makes it easy! This variation has bacon and if you haven’t discovered my freezer bacon recipe then your really missing out on the ease of having ready-to-use bacon! Make this clam chowder recipe any time of the year! Besides what better time to eat seafood then summer? A must-try clam chowder recipe!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 TBSP flour
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 (6.5oz) cans of minced clams
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 2 bacon strips, cooked
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium-sized pot fry onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour then pour in the water and the juice of the clams ONLY, reserving the clams for later. Bring to a boil.
2. Once bubbly, add the potatoes & seasonings. Simmer over med-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the clams, bacon, and milk and heat through. Serve.
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Clam Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP flour
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 2 6.5oz cans of minced clams
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 2 bacon strips, cooked
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot fry onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour then pour in the water and the juice of the clams ONLY, reserving the clams for later. Bring to a boil.
- Once bubbly, add the potatoes & seasonings. Simmer over med-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the clams, bacon and milk and heat through. Serve.
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