World Flavors Cookbook

New England Clam Chowder

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh clams, chopped; 4 slices salt pork or bacon, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup clam juice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; Oyster crackers (for serving)

The definitive "Boston Style" chowder: a rich, creamy white soup loaded with fresh clams, tender potatoes, and salt pork.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

2 cups fresh clams, chopped
4 slices salt pork or bacon, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup clam juice
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Oyster crackers (for serving)

Instructions

Fry salt pork in a pot until crisp; remove and set aside.
Sauté onions in the fat until translucent.
Stir in flour to make a roux, then add clam juice and potatoes.
Simmer until potatoes are tender.
Stir in clams and heavy cream; heat through but do not boil.
Serve hot with the reserved pork bits and oyster crackers.