The Best Damn Clam Chowder Ever

dawnie2u's Note:

If you like a thick clam chowder, this recipe is not for you. However, if you like a brothy clam chowder, where you can really taste the clams, this one is for you.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 -6 ½ ounces chopped clams , liquid reserved
• 24 ounces bottled clam juice
• 4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon)
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 medium red potatoes , cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 large bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• salt
• white pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
4. Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
6. Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
7. (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

I generally like my clam chowder thick, but I must say that I really loved this one. It's loaded with clams..... just how I love it. I usually like celery in my clam chowder, but the addition of the fresh parsley added just the perfect flavor that I didn't miss the celery. This was very easy to make and yummy to eat. Thanx for posting.

[Chef #359810]

My son doesn't like clam chowder, He ate two bowls of this! The rest of my family loves it too! Fast and easy to make...