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New England Clam Chowder
Recipes
New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

  • 4 slices salt pork
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen seasoning blend (contains diced onions, green/red peppers, celery and parsley)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken base
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups refrigerated diced potatoes with onions
  • 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 2 (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams (undrained)
  • 1 (16-ounce) container half and half
  • pinch of powered thyme
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons quick-mixing flour

Steps

  1. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Dice salt pork into ¼-inch cubes and add to saucepan. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Using garlic press, crush cloves into pan. Use knife to remove garlic from bottom of press.
  4. Add seasoning blend, chicken base and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until onions are transparent, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add potatoes and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add clam juice, clams, half and half, and thyme. Stir, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 12-15 minutes.
  7. Place water and flour in small mixing bowl. Mix with fork until creamy.
  8. Slowly pour mixture into soup while stirring. Simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Serve.