New England Clam Chowder (Creamy Clam Soup)

Name: New England Clam Chowder (Creamy Clam Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 450 g canned clams in juice (about two 170g cans); 2 slices streaky bacon (chopped); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 celery stalk (finely chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 medium potato (peeled and diced); 2 tablespoons plain flour; 250 ml clam juice (from the cans, topped up with bottled clam juice or fish stock if needed); 250 ml whole milk; 200 ml double cream; Salt (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); Oyster crackers or crusty bread (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

A creamy coastal soup filled with clams, smoky bacon, and tender potatoes that captures the essence of New England comfort cooking. Best served hot with crackers or fresh bread.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:29:56 GMT