New England Clam Chowder Soup

One of the earliest and quintessential American dishes, New England-style clam chowder is a creamy stew made with briny clams, chunks of bacon, sweet onions, potatoes, and milk. The dish was invented by the Pilgrims who had landed near Plymouth Rock in 1620

⏰ Total Time: 45 minutes
👨‍🍳 Serves: 4-6

Ingredients 🛒:

• 🦀 1 lb fresh clams (or canned clams)
• 🥔 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 🧅 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 🌱 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 🥓 4 slices of beef bacon (optional)
• 🧈 2 tbsp butter
• 🧂 1 tsp thyme
• 🥛 2 cups heavy cream
• 🥄 1 cup milk
• 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions 📋:

1. Prepare Clams:
   • If using fresh clams, steam and chop. (5 minutes)
2. Cook Beef Bacon (optional):
   • In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. (7 minutes)
3. Sauté Veggies:
   • In the same pot, sauté onions and celery in butter until softened. (5 minutes)
4. Add Potatoes & Liquids:
   • Add potatoes, clams, cream, and milk. Simmer until potatoes are tender. (20 minutes)
5. Season:
   • Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Add crumbled bacon if using. (3 minutes)
6. Serve:
   • Let simmer for 5 more minutes, and serve hot! (5 minutes)

Enjoy your creamy, comforting New England Clam Chowder Soup! 🦀🍲