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Easy Clam Chowder

This 30-minute chowder is the perfect weeknight meal! You'll love how easy it is to make, and your family will love the flavor. Enjoy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: clam chowder

Ingredients

  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cans chopped clams, drained, juices reserved
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch red pepper flake (optional)
  • Fresh chives, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a dutch oven.
  • Saute onion until translucent, then toss in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in flour and allow to cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, reserved clam juice, thyme, red pepper flake, and potatoes.
  • Allow soup to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Then, turn down the heat to low.
  • Add in clams and heavy cream and stir until heated through or for about 3 minutes.
  • Season to taste and serve with chives bacon crumbled on top. Enjoy!

Notes

When adding the cream, be sure your soup isn’t too hot. While cream tends to stand up well to heat, if your soup is boiling, it could curdle.