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Creamy Modern Clam Chowder for Cozy Dinners

A close-up of a creamy white bowl filled with thick clam chowder, featuring chunks of potato and carrots, topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this rich, creamy clam chowder recipe for a satisfying spring comfort meal. It brings a modern feel to a classic soup trend.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups clam juice (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained (reserve liquid)
  • 1/2 cup reserved clam liquid
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly whisk in the clam juice, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the reserved clam liquid, milk, and heavy cream. Heat through gently; do not let the soup boil after adding the dairy.
  8. Stir in the chopped clams, thyme, and black pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes until heated through.
  9. Taste the chowder and add salt as needed. Serve hot for your social eating gathering.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash a few of the potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • If you want a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to briefly pulse the soup a few times before adding the clams.
  • Use fresh clams if available for the best flavor in this clam chowder recipe.

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