Best Clam Chowder Recipe with Bacon

With the weather cooling slightly in Texas (dipping below 100 degrees), my mind is already thinking about soups. One of my family’s favorite recipes is a traditional Clam Chowder. After lots of trial and error with various recipe, this is hands down the best combination of ingredients that is always sure to please. I just made this recipe and I’m already craving it again after just a few days. If you have a hearty appetite or just like to have lots of leftovers, you might want to consider doubling the recipe. I can only imagine this recipe will be even more recipe once the weather is even cooler outside.

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Best Clam Chowder Recipe with Bacon

This is the best clam chowder recipe you'll eat outside of Boston with a special ingredient that makes everything better.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, seafood, soup

Servings 12

Calories 347 kcal

Author Live Love Texas

Ingredients

• 4 6.5 ounce cans chopped clams
• 5 slices of bacon
• 1 yellow onion diced
• 1 c. celery diced
• 1 c. carrots diced
• 2 c. potatoes cubed
• 1 qt. half-and-half
• 3/4 c. butter
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper more to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crispy.  Set aside.
2. In the same skillet, combine veggies with drained clam juice.  Add water to cover and cook until veggies are tender.
3. In a stockpot or dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.  Slowly whisk the flour in with the butter until smooth.  Then, whisk in the half-and-half stirring constantly.  Continue stirring until mixture has thickened and is smooth.
4. Stir in the veggie mix along with the juices.  Turn down the heat and allow to heat throughout but do not bring the mix to a boil.
5. Add in the cayenne pepper, vinegar, and any additional salt and pepper you’d like to add.
6. Once the soup is hot, stir in the clams.
7. Serve immediately with crusty bread!

Nutrition Facts

Best Clam Chowder Recipe with Bacon

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 347 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 237mg10%

Potassium 437mg12%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 4035IU81%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 112mg11%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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