• prep: 10 min
• cook: 30 min
• total: 40 min

servings:

Wonderfully creamy New England Clam Chowder is way easier than you think to make at home and about to become a new family favorite!

• 3 6.5 oz. cans chopped/minced clams in clam juice
• 1 8 oz. bottle clam juice
• 6 thick center-cut bacon strips (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 1/4 pounds 3 1/2 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-1/2” cubes
• 3-5 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley (dried oregano, salt)
• 1/4 tsp EACH dried thyme (pepper)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Oyster crackers
• Fresh parsley

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