18 Best Clam Chowder Recipes - Taste the Sea
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Few dishes can bring out the taste of the sea like a comforting bowl of clam chowder. Whether you're a fan of creamy or brothy, traditional or modern takes on the classic New England dish, there's something for everyone.
We’ve rounded up our all-time favorite recipes for a taste of the sea. From classic, hearty New England Clam Chowder to savory tomato Manhattan Clam Chowder, we’ve got a variety of recipes to satisfy your cravings.
So grab a spoon and dig in to these 18 delicious clam chowder recipes!
Dinner at the Zoo
Manhattan Clam Chowder
This Manhattan clam chowder is clams simmered with bacon, vegetables and potatoes in a savory tomato broth. A hearty soup that's easy to make and perfect when served as an appetizer or main course option.
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80
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
300
CALORIES
$2.23
PER SERVING
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Simply Happy Foodie
Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Instant Pot Clam Chowder is a classic New England style clam chowder. It is tasty, comforting and warming on these wintry days, and it’s easy to make in your electric pressure cooker!
75
13,964
605
38 min
TOTAL TIME
529
CALORIES
$2.06
PER SERVING
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White on Rice Couple
Manhattan Clam Chowder
We prefer to use whole clams that we find in our market in the 10 oz cans. But many markets only carry the 6.5 oz minced clams, so the feel free to substitute a couple of the 6.5 oz. minced clams in the recipe. Or if you want to minimize the clam factor, just use one 6.5 oz can.
2
12
45 min
TOTAL TIME
223
CALORIES
$1.61
PER SERVING
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Profer Foodie
Clam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder made with meretrix frozen clams, chunky potato and smokey bacon. Served with fresh parsley and pieces of soft sourdough bread for dipping. This delicious clam chowder soup recipe is my favourite way to enjoy clams and has been directly inspired by the clam chowder on Fisherman's ...
1
330
16
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1114
CALORIES
$4.29
PER SERVING
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Damn Delicious
Easy Clam Chowder
Clam chowder is easier to make than you think - and the homemade version is unbelievably creamy, flavorful and chockfull of clams!
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48,409
1,619
45 min
TOTAL TIME
350
CALORIES
$1.44
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Recipe App
Clam Chowder
Clams are one of the healthiest foods in the world, as they are loaded with protein, iron, selenium, vitamin C, and so much more. Yet clams are also often criminally underutilized in everyday meal plans. This take on classic clam chowder cuts down drastically on the sugar and carbohydrates by substi...
7
10 min
TOTAL TIME
469
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Classic New England Clam Chowder
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Classic New England Clam Chowder! Featuring tender clams, creamy potatoes, and smoky bacon paired with a rich and flavorful broth, this recipe is sure to be a hit for cozy family dinners.
3
3 hr
TOTAL TIME
631
CALORIES
$3.99
PER SERVING
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
10 STEPS
1
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of fresh clam juice to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the 2 pounds of fresh clams for 5 minutes. Remove the clams with a slotted spoon, chop, and set aside.
2
In a 6-quart Dutch oven or similar-sized pot, cook the 4 chopped bacon slices over medium-high heat until the fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
3
Add the 2 cups of diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Reduce the heat to low, and add the 1 cup of diced carrots, 1 cup of diced celery, and 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes to avoid lumps.
5
Stir in the 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 6 cups of reserved clam juice, 1 1/2 cups of vegetable stock, cubed russet potatoes, and 1 bay leaf.
6
Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Remove the bay leaf, and stir in the 2 cups of heavy cream.
8
Allow the chowder to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the soup has thickened to a desired consistency.
9
Add the reserved chopped clams and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
10
Remove the pot from heat, and serve the chowder with oyster crackers as a garnish.
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Beyond The Chicken Coop
Clam Chowder
Rich and creamy clam chowder
3
448
1
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
235
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
Creamy Clam Chowder
Creamy Clam Chowder is full of hearty veggies, potatoes, and delicious clams, to give you the most thick and creamy chowder ever! It takes less than one hour to have this amazing soup on the table and ready to eat. You’re going to love this cold weather favorite!
1
481
8
45 min
TOTAL TIME
608
CALORIES
$2.75
PER SERVING
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Beach House Kitchen
Manhattan Clam Chowder
A hearty bowl of Manhattan Clam Chowder loaded with clams and veggies is the perfect addition to your soup menu this winter!
14
93
8
45 min
TOTAL TIME
378
CALORIES
$4.59
PER SERVING
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Fearless Dining
Homemade Gluten Free Clam Chowder in Potato Bowls
How to make bacon wrapped potato bowls and homemade gluten free clam chowder.
23
1
1 hr 14 min
TOTAL TIME
363
CALORIES
$1.57
PER SERVING
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The Comfort of Cooking
New England Creamy Clam Chowder
Treat your taste buds to a classic New England favorite with this creamy and comforting clam chowder that's sure to warm you up!
2
40 min
TOTAL TIME
494
CALORIES
$2.29
PER SERVING
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Taste of Home
Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder
This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. —Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington
119
7,950
2,233
55 min
TOTAL TIME
442
CALORIES
$2.13
PER SERVING
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Simple Joy
New England Clam Chowder
This New England Clam Chowder is the absolute best! This easy clam chowder recipe makes perfect comfort food for a cold night. Made with bacon, plenty of potatoes, and with just the right amount of cream, you will be a chowder master with my instructions for how to make clam chowder.
57
129
55 min
TOTAL TIME
529
CALORIES
$3.34
PER SERVING
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Good Housekeeping
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Packed with bright tomatoes and sweet, briny clams, this one-pot Manhattan Clam Chowder is perfect for chilly nights.
30 min
TOTAL TIME
543
CALORIES
$4.69
PER SERVING
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Little Sunny Kitchen
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder is the one with the tomatoes! A savory, brothy, tomato-based clam soup is a healthy and satisfying meal or starter on a cold day.
4
31
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
232
CALORIES
$1.73
PER SERVING
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Tasty
New England Clam Chowder Recipe by Tasty
Here's what you need: bacon, onion, celery, carrot, all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried thyme, minced clam, chicken stock, potatoes, heavy cream, bay leaf, oyster cracker
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1,614
582
665
CALORIES
$3.37
PER SERVING
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Best Recipe Box
Creamy Clam Chowder in 30 Minutes
You can adjust the thickness of the chowder by changing the flour amount. From as little as 1 Tablespoon for a thin, almost broth-like chowder, to 1/4 cup or slightly more for a thick chowder.
We prefer to use whole clams that we find in our market in the 10 oz cans. But most markets carry the 6.5...
4
189
13
30 min
TOTAL TIME
305
CALORIES
$1.19
PER SERVING
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