I’m so happy you both loved it. will make again. It is creamy, but light and so satisfying. Everytime I make another yummy dish, I get the response….”natashaskitchen?” And I’m like; Yep! Hi Anca, that is the correct measurement. Thank you for sharing your feedback! New England Clam Chowder is one of my all-time favorite comfort soups. Delicious soup! 2 cups milk (any kind; I used 2%) That’s so awesome! and my family enjoys the meals! Add cornstarch … It’s not just the bacon on top; the soup is infused with bacon flavor. Your comment gives me good fuzzy feelings. It is AMAZING! Learn more... Natasha's top tips to unleash your inner chef! I love how simple and easy to follow this recipe and soup turns out tasty all the time !!! 5 stars out of 5!! Also, thanks so much for being awesome. 4. You’re welcome Phil! This delicious clam chowder … love it, love it, love it ! Oh I’m so happy you liked it. Probably the best clam chowder recipe I’ve tried and so easy to make . I’m so happy you enjoyed it :). I dig it. A thousand times yes! Thank you for your sweet compliment . If you are ever in vancouver Wa this is the best place to go for delicious food! Don’t overcook once clams are in the pot or they will turn rubbery. This is a great recipe for when you're craving clam chowder, and don't want to wait. Thank you for posting! Thank you for the great recipe! Thanks for the recipe Natasha! What is your favorite comfort soup? It comes in cans like tuna and is sold near the tuna but it’s very different from tuna. I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks. Winter time I make it almost once a week. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe. Many blessings on you and your families! I’ve tried several recipes while testing awhile back and they just weren’t awesome and then I kind of forgot about the idea, but thanks for the reminder. lol. Thank you in advance:), Hi Lesya, what a fun thing to go clam digging with your husband! Love, love, love your website. Natasha, your recipes are amazing! Generally the amazing cream soups at restaurants use tons of cream and can leave you feeling guilty about your choices. . Wow!!!! Btw, used gluten free flour and was as good! I love hearing from you , Delicious recipe!!!!!!! Now I’m craving clam chowder!! This post may contain affiliate links. And get this- I forgot to pick up Bacon from the store so I went without it… I know, how can you skip the bacon? I’ve even doubled the the amount of clams in your recipe and it still just tastes like potato soup, with very little clam flavor. cilantro in my opinion is optional also. I made this lovely chowder, used white crab meat instead of baby clams. Made it exactly as directed !! But the recepy is solid! I wish I had a large bowl of it right now . -  In the same pot with bacon fat add in 2 sliced carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), 1 small onion (finely diced) and saute over med/high until soft and golden (7-8 min). And it has bacon!!! Served with fresh parsley and pieces of soft sourdough bread for dipping. WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS. You’re so welcome Joe! You can use different brands. Or know where I can find a good recipe? Thanks for sharing your great review! I’m so happy you loved it . Yes it’s so so good! I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Vita! After several months of putting it off, I finally made this recipe! Thank you so much Natasha for all the hard work you put into all your recipes. Thank you for sharing your fantastic review! We are so happy you're here. Thank you for that awesome review! . In a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat cook the bacon until crisp, then remove from the pan. I’m so happy you and your husband loved it. I’m happy to hear you enjoy the recipe! I did however some some corn I threw into the pot. It’s super easy to make and tastes delicious. Hi Natasha, this recipe looks so yummy but I’m not a big fan of clams, do you think I can substitute it with some kind of fish? P.S. In a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven, Saute chopped bacon over med/high heat until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on papertowels. I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed the recipes. Love your recipes and your site is so addicting! It’s so encouraging to read nice comments like yours! Read my disclosure policy. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much!! . A deliciously creamy soup, which is hearty enough to be served as a main course. I’ve used your clam chowder recipe a couple times and I have to admit that I find the Progresso brand in a can from the grocery store of clam chowder to have more flavor and taste better. Perfect thickness. You'll have a creamy and nicely thickened chowder with no lumps! This soup is outstanding. Cook on low for 7 hours and refrigerate the remaining bacon for serving with the soup. I was able to cut a lot of fat from the recipe with the following changes, and no loss of flavor: drain most of the bacon fat, there is still enough in the pan to cook the potato and onion. Thanks for the great recipes you are the best Natasha! I have not tested that with fish so I cannot advise. This looks so good. I usually use more skim milk than cream. Hi Karyn, I haven’t tested that to advise. 2 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium I hope you and everyone who tries it falls in love . In the same pot with bacon fat add in 2 sliced carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), 1 small onion (finely … This was the best recipe I’ve come across, and it was very easy to follow! I’m so glad you loved the recipe and thanks for sharing your experience with me. I used the bumblebee brand for the soup. What a great suggestion Stella! Additional ingredients that creamy Clam Chowder usually contains are bacon, celery and onion. My sister Sveta shared it with me and I’m so glad she did. Alena, you can substitute Tabasco with your favorite hot sauce. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Hubby and i dont like bacon. The one I used is also photographed in the picture above. Ditch the canned soup and make this delicious homemade soup instead. Thank you so much for your site. Thank you for sharing such a nice review with us. You’re making me crave some badly! If it's too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out. Yummmm! This clam chowder … this recipe has a much lower fat content. The soup was Ahhmazing! Clam chowder is a thicker soup and does serve six at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving. I have enjoyed your website very much! Gorgeous photography, as always! 1 bay leaf I’m so happy you all enjoyed that! Alternately, if you have a crockpot that has a sauté feature, fry the bacon right in the crockpot, then drain some of the fat. Your recipes are so yummy!!!!!!!!!!! Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. Thanks so much for the great review! sauce for similar effect. I’m curious about the red wine vinegar too. Stir to combine, cover and lightly boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally (17-20 mins). I’ll put it on my books and if I come up with something amazing, I will be sure to share . I’m happy to hear how much you love the recipe Inna! Marie, your comment made me smile . 1 cup chopped clams with juice (I used 2 small cans) Combine it all together, and top with bacon. Thanks for sharing. https://www.yummly.com/recipes/new-england-clam-chowder-without-bacon Pour in clam juice and water, whisk until smooth. Thank you so much. Thank you for sharing that with us! Thanks for sharing your modifications. I have to admit that my taste buds are very fussy. This lighter clam chowder only has 1 cup of cream for the entire pot but maintains it's super creamy appeal and has incredible satisfying flavor. May God bless you and your beautiful family!! Love this soup . The only thing I’ll do differently next time is more bacon and probably 1 less potato. The email addresses you've entered will not be stored and will only be used to send this email. Thank you for the reply, and natashaskitchen is # 1 source where I go to for recipes! Or it will ruin the soup? I do admit I am not fun of strong teast like thyme. I’ve read that too, but this version actually makes them nice and tender while they simmer away with the other ingredients. thank you so much! I think ALL my family and friends know where I get all my awesome recipes. This may make the soup a little thinner, but I like it that way and its much healthier, so you can eat more and not feel guilty! Glad you enjoyed it Kristi! I have tried many clam chowder recipes and the one I really loved was just like yours but instead of using flour to make it thicker I add a can of cheddar cheese at the end. This recipe is absolutely amazing! You should have about 3-4 Tbsp bacon fat in the pot; remove extra fat if you wish, but I left it in ;). followed directions and ingredients within reasonable bounds, [I used a 1/2 inch veg chop, didn’t have green pepper, used extra celery]. Thanks for sharing , This recipe came out awesome in my dutch oven! Clams are one of the main ingredients here so that will change the flavor profile quite a bit. They weren’t rubbery at all. This Cajun Clam Chowder is rich and creamy, with just the right amount of Creole spices, clams, salty bacon and andouille sausage, potatoes and veggies! Made the clam chowder creamy without the extra fat! Dear Natasha! Sprinkle with the flour and stir well to coat. Cover and cook for about 6 … You may also add milk if it’s too thick and that should help , Natasha!! Worcestershire sauce we use more for chilis, some chicken recipes, we don’t use it often but it adds a nice flavor. Add the potatoes, mushrooms, … Excellent creamy texture and intriguing flavor. 1/4 tsp black pepper & Salt to taste (1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt) This post may contain affiliate links. I’m so happy you both loved it! lol. If you experiment please let me know how you like the recipe! natasha огромное спасибо за класные рецепты, супер!! My one issue with this recipe, as-is, is that you have to make sure that the flour is adequately cooked, or you get that raw-flour taste. Hope this helps :). It works really well in this soup. Thank you so much for your sweet compliment. this recipe has a much lower fat content. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Juli! Hi Natasha, would you be willing to make a broccoli cheddar soup? I’m so happy every time I see your posts. I’m so happy you enjoyed that! You can if you want to and it will still taste great, the bacon just won’t be crisp anymore. It looks great, smells great & once it cools down, I’m sure it’ll taste amazing. Looks so good! Do you know of a substitute I can use? allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/14636/creamy-bacon-and-clam-chowder.aspx Thank you so much for sharing that with me , I can’t wait to make this soup! Yes, canned, not fresh. I’ll just make your yummy, lightened up version! If you have a bit more time, make a roux by melting a 1/2 stick of butter and cooking the flour in it for about 5 minutes. Will have to give this a try, looks delicious , Oh you should try it! Natasha, you could of have not had better timing to post this clam chowder recipe. FREE BONUS: 5 Secrets to Be a Better Cook! all ur stuff looks delicius, God Bless you. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, fry the ham or diced bacon and onion until golden brown. Isn’t the cilantro nice? Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy you enjoyed that. It might be different with fresh clams but the canned clams didn’t turn rubbery. Just went clam digging with my husband and want to try using those clams instead of the canned clams. To thicken chowder if necessary, combine cornstarch and water together in a bowl. , Awww that’s so sweet. My husband does not like clam. I hope that helps. 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/8 bunch of Cilantro, finely chopped Pour in the fish stock and clam juice, bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. just tried your chowder, it was terrific and so scrumptious, I did not have any heavy cream so I re-adjust with All I have to say about this clam chowder is “WOW” it’s so delicious I have already made it twice this week and I think 3rd batch is a must it’s that good! Spasibo!!!! I have been wanting to make clam chowder for a long time, finally did it! And I’m sure it’ll taste delicious as anything else on your website! You should have about 3-4 Tbsp bacon fat in the pot; remove extra fat if you wish, but I left it in ;). This soup was delicious! Thank you for this great review! This may make the soup a little thinner, but I like it that way. Sounds like you found a new favorite, Natalie! Gradually stir in the milk and half and half, whisking as you … I love Clam Chowder- the only soup I would it. Tried with and without and was really great both ways. Hi! Thank you for asking . 1 1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce Thank you for that awesome review & suggestion! Thanks for the awesome review . This is the BEST clam chowder recipe I have ever made, thank you! Add potatoes, broth, dill weed, celery seed and salt. I’m glad to hear you love the recipe Mary! . I made this today.. Perfect to keep you warm during the cold winter months. Turn heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes, or until bacon starts to brown. In order to do this with the sautee-the-flour-with-the-potatoes method, you run the risk of making the potatoes a bit mushy. If they add an important taste to the soup, what other dishes do you suggest they are useful for? Wonderfully creamy New England Clam Chowder is way easier than you think to make at home and about to become a new family favorite!. 19 Jul 2005 -  And also mashed the potatoes when they were cooked to reduce the lumps in the chowder and make it heavier. I have to try your recipe though. Slowly drizzle in the vegetable broth, stirring to lift the brown bits. It will thicken as it cools. Thank you Samantha, It’s quite a compliment . Very easy to make .. New England Clam Chowder Ingredients: Bacon (see note below to make a New England Clam Chowder recipe without bacon) Butter; Onion; Flour; Clams (canned or fresh) Potatoes; Half-and … I read it best to do it that way, so the clams to overcook and become to rubber like! Can i omit the bacon? Bacon is simmered with clams in a creamy potato soup base. Keep it up:), Thank you so much! This chowder is the perfect mix of New England Clam Chowder and Gumbo making for the perfect comfort food … This recipe is a keeper. Good job Natasha! вот уже неделю готовлю по твоим рецептам, все довольны. You’re making me crave some chowda! Did you serve it with bread or crackers? Creamy clam chowder made with meretrix frozen clams, chunky potato and smokey bacon. Heat a dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter to melt. 1/2 tsp dry thyme Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. This was soo good!! Lindsey your comment just made my night! Thanks for this recipe…I’ll be preparing it a lot this winter. Can’t wait to make it again! I love cooking up new recipes for you all, reading your comments and connecting with you through this blog. Not to mention, it was a success in my house. While potatoes are cooking, coarsely chop the clams and add them back when the potatoes are done cooking then turn off the heat. My husband couldn’t stop saying how good it was Now I don’t have to wait till we go to SF to have it again. Thank you for sharing! Great comfort food! God bless you too Olga! I personally had to add another teaspoon of salt and next time will buy two bigger cans of clans instead of smaller cans. I hope you love the soup and make it again and again! Cant wait to make yours! 3. Can I freeze this soup after it is cooked? Campbells cheddar cheese, I think it’s 8 or 12 oz can (it’s in the isle where all canned soups are). Adding cilantro is an idea I picked up at a nice restaurant in town that makes some mighty fine chowda! Thank you for sharing that with us . Something went wrong. Bring to a light boil. Also used freshly cooked NBrunswick clams with its juice instead of chicken stock, was excellent.. thanks for the recipe. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe! 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