Boston Clam Chowder (aka New England Clam Chowder)
Cuisine: New England
Author: OMG Lifestyle Blog
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Boston Clam Chowder is also known as New England Clam Chowder. It's the cream based version and oh so delicious! You can substitute 2% milk for a healthier version.
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • ¼ lb. unsalted butter
  • ¾ lb. potatoes, (2-3) peeled and diced
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3½ cups clam juice, from bottled clam juice, warmed
  • 2 cups chopped clams in can, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2½ cups heavy cream, warmed (I have also made with 2% and whole milk and it is still creamy and delicious)
  • 4 slices of thickly sliced peppered bacon, chopped (optional)
  • Oyster crackers (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot melt the butter and sweat the onions, carrots and celery, covered over low heat.
  3. Uncover and add the potatoes. Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the warmed clam juice, whisking until thickened. Add the bay leaf.
  5. Cook this roux until bubbly, then add the warmed cream, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well, then lower heat, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  7. Once potatoes are cooked, add the chopped clams until warmed through. Taste the chowder for seasoning and remove the bay leaf.
  9. If you would like to serve with bacon, you can prepare it while the clam chowder is cooking. Cook 4 slices of thickly sliced peppered bacon that has been chopped until nicely browned. Drain on paper towels. Garnish each bowl of clam chowder with the chopped bacon.
Recipe by OMG Lifestyle Blog at https://omglifestyle.com/boston-clam-chowder-aka-new-england-clam-chowder/