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Easy Clam Chowder

Easy Clam Chowder

This recipe for easy clam chowder takes less than an hour to make, and is delicious! Thick and creamy, with chunks of tender potatoes, clams and crispy bacon. Seasoned with a mixture of herbs. This will be a new go to recipe for those cold nights to come!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish, sides
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices of bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 6.5 oz. cans , chopped clams, juices reserved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup half and half
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in same pot. add garlic and onion, cook stirring frequently until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in thyme and cook until fragrant. About 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, vegetable stock, clam juice and bay leaf. Whisking constantly until slightly thickened. About 2-3 minutes. Add in potatoes.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender. About 15-20 minutes.
  5. Stir in half and half, and clams until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and crumbled up bacon. Give it a nice stir.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

original recipe: https://damndelicious.net/2015/04/25/easy-clam-chowder/