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Simple Clam Chowder Recipe

"I tried for years to re-create a popular clam chowder from a local restaurant," recalls Kathleen Buenemann of New Haven, Missouri. "Then I met the cook and got the recipe. I couldn't believe how simple it was to prepare this rich, creamy and filling soup."

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Simple Clam Chowder Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 to 2-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, butter and pepper; heat through. Stir in clams; heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 172 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 1,343 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Clam Chowder in Quick Cooking September/October 2004, p38

Keep Clams Tender

Homemade clam chowder is a real treat! The trick to wonderfully tender clams is to add them at the end of cooking. If they cook too long, they become tough. —Evelyn Joy, Alameda, California

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Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2012 by khorsenut

Mighty tasty and very quick!

I added a bit more butter and the clam juice...for a bit of extra taste.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by Aleida

So why is Kathleen's name on this recipe when it is the cook's recipe??? Just wondering??

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Aleidaâ™¥

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2010 by debnbrian

My family doesn't rate to many recipes as excellent. Usually their highest rating is a Very Good, but this recipe achieved an excellent from everyone. I serve it regularly during the winter months.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Millie Tyler

My husband and I decided this is a keeper! I'm sure whole milk or even 1/2+1/2 would be good but for us 2% was fine. The addition of Old Bay Seasoning kicked it up a notch but it's fine without it.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by StMA

I added a can of diced potatoes, and another can of clams.