How to Cook Perfect Creamy New England Clam Chowder

Creamy New England Clam Chowder. It makes for a much creamier chowder. Try this clam chowder recipe and get more comfort food recipes and ideas from Food.com. I've had chowder at Legal Seafoods in Boston, which I have to say is good, but mine is BETTER!

Just the thought of this soup gives me fierce cravings. New England clam chowder is an ionic and hearty soup that can be a little intimidating to make at home. Even using fresh clams, this soup is Clam chowder is an all-time favorite of mine… so creamy, flavorful, yet it still tastes fresh. You can have Creamy New England Clam Chowder using 11 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Creamy New England Clam Chowder

1. You need 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.
2. You need 2 piece of thick cut bacon, finely diced.
3. Prepare 1 cup of diced onion.
4. It's 1 clove of garlic, minced.
5. It's 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour.
6. You need 2 cup of bottled clam juice.
7. Prepare 2 can of minced clams (6 1/2 ounce cans) in juice. Reserve liquid.
8. It's 3 of medium potatoes, peeled and diced into medium chunks.
9. It's 1/3 cup of heavy cream.
10. You need of kosher salt.
11. You need of ground black pepper.

I got a little adventurous on this one (well, for me anyway). I love doubling and tripling this recipe for church and work. You can choose how thick you want your chowder. We like our chowder both ways.

Creamy New England Clam Chowder step by step

1. Cook the bacon and onion in butter on medium heat until bacon has rendered and onions are translucent and soft..
2. Mix in the minced garlic and heat, do not brown garlic, it will taste bitter if you do..
3. Whisk in the flour until no longer lumpy and cook a couple of minutes to remove the raw flour taste..
4. Strain the clams in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl to reserve the liquid..
5. Slowly add the juice from clams, and the 2 cups clam juice to the flour mixture stirring continuously..
6. Bring to a boil and whisking until smooth, thickened and creamy. Make sure you scrape the bottom good so it doesn't scorch..
7. Add the potatoes, and reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly until temp has come down..
8. When simmering, cook until potatoes are tender. When tender, add the clams and heavy cream..
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can also sprinkle top with chives. It is good and looks pretty if you like. Also parsley is good..
10. Serve with oyster crackers, regular crackers or toasted French bread..

New England Clam Chowder is hearty, thick, creamy and loaded with tender clams, creamy potatoes and salty, smoky bacon in a rich flavor bursting broth! Homemade Clam Chowder might seem intimidating but you will be AMAZED at just how quick and easy it is to make at home in just one pot. This thick and creamy New England Clam Chowder is hearty, and will stick to your ribs! Perfect for cooler temperatures, and super What to serve with clam chowder. Some oyster crackers or bread go very well with this!