New England Clam Chowder

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 (10 oz) cans chopped clams in juice; 4 slices, diced thick-cut bacon; 1 large, white and light green parts, sliced leek; 2 ribs, diced celery; 1 lb, 1/2-inch dice Yukon gold potatoes; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1.5 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; to taste kosher salt; to taste black pepper; small handful, chopped fresh parsley

A creamy, briny chowder of bacon, potatoes, leeks, and tender clams in a thyme-scented cream broth — Boston in a bowl.

pescatarian
nut-free
high-protein
gluten-free
contains-fish
contains-dairy

Ingredients

chopped clams in juice2 (10 oz) cans
thick-cut bacon4 slices, diced
leek1 large, white and light green parts, sliced
celery2 ribs, diced
Yukon gold potatoes1 lb, 1/2-inch dice
garlic2 cloves, minced
fresh thyme5 sprigs
bay leaf1
whole milk1.5 cups
heavy cream1 cup
unsalted butter2 tbsp
kosher saltto taste
black pepperto taste
fresh parsleysmall handful, chopped

Steps

Render bacon and drain clams.
Drain the clams, reserving the juice. Render the bacon in a heavy pot over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Lift out and set aside.
Cook vegetables and garlic.
Add butter, leek, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
Simmer potatoes with clam juice.
Pour in the reserved clam juice and enough water to cover the potatoes. Add potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in milk, cream, and clams.
Stir in milk, cream, and clams. Warm gently — do not boil — for 5 minutes. Discard thyme stems and bay leaf.
Season and serve chowder.
Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and finish with bacon and parsley.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 335 calories. Protein 17.5 grams, 20 percent. Carbs 22.8 grams, 26 percent. Fat 20.6 grams, 53 percent. Fiber 2.6 grams, sugar 4.2 grams, saturated fat 11.2 grams, sodium 740 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.