Authentic New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1.5 cups chopped onion
• 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
• 1.5 cups water
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook diced bacon until almost crispy. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and water to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the half-and-half and add butter to enrich the soup.
5. Drain clams, reserving the clam liquid. Add the clams and half of the reserved clam liquid to the soup. Heat through gently, being careful not to boil, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve your homemade clam chowder and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 396 kcal
• Fat Content: 23 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 706 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 101 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g