Creamy Clam Chowder with Bacon

Name: Creamy Clam Chowder with Bacon
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, diced; 1.5 cups chopped onion; 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes; 1.5 cups water; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 3 cups half-and-half; 3 tbsp butter; 2 cans (10 oz) minced clams

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this clam chowder with onions, potatoes, and bacon for a comforting and satisfying soup experience.

50 min

easy

396kcal

calories

24g

carbohydrates

23g

fat

fiber

24g

protein

706mg

sodium

sugar

Soup New England American

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced

1.5 cups chopped onion

4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes

1.5 cups water

1.5 tsp salt

0.5 tsp ground black pepper

3 cups half-and-half

3 tbsp butter

2 cans (10 oz) minced clams

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the diced bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until almost crisp. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the potatoes and add water. Season with salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the half-and-half and add the butter.

Step 4

Drain the clams, reserving half of the clam liquid. Stir the clams and half of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook until heated through, without boiling, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Serve and enjoy your creamy clam chowder with bacon!