Name: Mo's Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes peeled and diced; 6 strips bacon thick-cut; 2 stalks celery diced; 1 yellow onion diced; 1 carrot peeled and diced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 10 oz. canned whole clams do not drain clams, be sure to reserve the juice.; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoon flour; 2 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients

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3 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
6 strips bacon thick-cut
2 stalks celery diced
1 yellow onion diced
1 carrot peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 10 oz. canned whole clams do not drain clams, be sure to reserve the juice.
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Begin by dicing the thick-cut bacon and rendering the fat in a large stockpot. Cook over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside on paper towels.
Dice the onion and celery, and peel and dice the carrots and potatoes.
Make sure to drain the clams, reserving the juice, and roughly chop the clams before setting aside.
In the same stockpot used for bacon, drain excess oil but retain some for sautéing. Add butter, then sauté the onion, celery, and carrots over medium heat for about 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in flour, mixing it well with the sautéed vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, cooking for 2 minutes.
Next, add the chicken broth along with the reserved clam juice and diced potatoes. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring frequently until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
Once the potatoes are tender, incorporate the heavy cream, chopped clams, and cooked bacon. Heat through and adjust seasonings as necessary, adding extra salt if needed.

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to add herbs like thyme or parsley when adding the creamy mixture.
This chowder can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it a great make-ahead meal.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a delightful combination.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 370
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.