Jeff’s Clam Chowda

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Jeff's clam chowda recipe is a delicious and hearty seafood dish that will warm your soul. This classic New England-style clam chowder is packed with tender clams, creamy potatoes, and smoky bacon, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're a seafood lover or not, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be enjoying a bowl of comforting clam chowder in no time.

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Jeff's clam chowda recipe details

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This is a hearty clam chowder with lots of chopped clams, bacon, and some fresh dill to finish it off.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 6 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams
• 11 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups diced celery
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup flour
• 4 cups clam juice
• 1 quart light cream
• 6 cups cubed Maine potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped thick cut bacon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 45 mins

1. Drain clams; reserve juice.
2. Melt butter and bacon fat in stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until onion is opaque. Add flour; stir until absorbed.
3. Stir in clam juice until thick, and stir in cream. Stir until thick, just before boiling. Add potatoes, bacon, clams, and dill. Continue to cook on low until potatoes are tender.