Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe

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At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps the easiest recipe for clam chowder that I have ever made. Served with sourdough bread, it's especially delicious."

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Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
  • Yield: 9 Servings
15 30 45

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
  • 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 quart half-and-half cream

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Stir in potato soup and two cans of undrained clams. Drain and discard juice from remaining can of clams; add clams to soup.
  • Combine cornstarch and a 1 cup of cream until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in the remaining cream; heat through. Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 339 calories, 27 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 568 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Clam Chowder in Taste of Home August/September 2007, p48

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Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2012 by sd20

Wow! This is a wonderful chowder! My local grocery store sells fresh packages of carrots, onions and celery already chopped up which made this recipe even easier. Will be making this often. Thanks Taste of Home and Lori Kimble for a delicious and easy recipe. :)


Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by joedebtrub1

I did modify it a little..instead of the half and half..I use 1 can evaorated milk and the rest 2% milk.


Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by joedebtrub1

This is the best homemade clamchowder that I have ever had.Don't tell my Grandpa that!! I even prefer this over Ivars. I make this chowder at least once a month. It makes enough for 2 meals for my husband and I. And yes the second day is always better.


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by DAFMA

This is the best tasting, easiest recipe to use. I always go for this recipe in cold weather. Hard to beat, I love this recipe. I keep it handy now.


Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by ladyofgwen

Great recipe! I used a BIG can of clams (51 oz) that comes in a two-pack at Costco. Everyone loved it!


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by carmen martinez

hi from california. loved your recipe. having it tonight. my family reminded me of this because its raining and it's so easy and delicious to make

 
 
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