Cape Cod Clam Chowder recipe
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Cape Cod Clam Chowder

This New England classic is well-loved by our family.

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Servings: 6 Servings
Total Time (median): 1 : 00 Active Time: 0 : 40

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Ingredients


Preparation

Drain clams; reserving liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 2 cups liquid; set aside.

In a large saucepan, fry salt pork or bacon until crisp; remove bits of pork or bacon and set aside. Add reserved liquid, potatoes, and onion to fat in saucepan. Cook, covered, about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in clams, 2 cups of the milk and the light cream. Stir remaining 1/2 cup milk into flour; stir into chowder. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook 1 minute more. Add Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Sprinkle pork or bacon atop.


Cuisine: American Main Ingredient: Clam

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I made this recipe for some friends and all loved it. I did add some celery and minced garlic to the onions and potatoes when I fried them. otherwise it was the same.

mommybugzmommybugz : : 1:00 total time : 0:40 active time :  1y 45w 4d ago


BAChildressBAChildress : comment :  2y 20w 1d ago


We made this for dinner with fresh local clams from the Sound; there is nothing better on a dark and chilly evening.

catgurrlcatgurrl :  :  3y 9w 3d ago


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