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Bowl of creamy New England clam chowder with oyster crackers

American / New England · United States

New England Clam Chowder (Creamy Classic)

Boston comfort classic — tender clams, soft potato, smoky bacon, and a creamy white broth.

Prep

25 min

Cocción

35 min

Raciones

4

Dificultad

Medium

New England clam chowder is thick without becoming glue: clam liquor, potato starch, and cream should taste of the ocean first. It is the cold-water comfort counterpoint to grilled fish.

Steam live clams for the best liquor, then compare restaurant bowls in Boston and New England city guides.

Elaboración

  1. 1

    Steam the clams

    Steam live clams with a splash of water until open. Strain liquor through a fine cloth. Chop meat, discard unopened shells. (Skip if using canned — reserve juice.)

  2. 2

    Build the base

    Render bacon until crisp; set aside bits. Soften onion and celery in the fat and butter. Optional: stir in flour 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Simmer potatoes

    Add potatoes, clam liquor, bay, and thyme. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 12–15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish with dairy and clams

    Add milk/cream and clam meat; warm gently without boiling hard. Season with pepper (salt carefully — liquor is salty). Top with bacon and crackers.

Consejos del chef

  • Never hard-boil cream chowder or it can split.
  • Clam flavour lives in the liquor — do not throw it away.
  • Thicker chowder comes from potato starch more than endless flour.

Clams species guide

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FAQ — New England Clam Chowder (Creamy Classic)

Can I use only canned clams?+

Yes for weeknights. Quality bottled clam juice helps if you lack live liquor.

Manhattan vs New England?+

New England is creamy and white; Manhattan is tomato-based. This recipe is New England style.