Best Moms Clam Chowder Recipes
MOM'S FAMOUS CLAM CHOWDER
Ummm thick and Creamy!! This is a good one!! I don't care for clams so I divide this soup in half before I add the clams and I have an awesome potato soup for myself and my daughter and my happy hubby gets all the clam chowder.
Provided by Pvt Amys Mom
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop or dice all of your vegetables and set aside.
- Drain clams, save the liquid.
- (I usually throw in the extra clam juice for the added flavor, you will get about 1/2 cup of juice from the can of clams).
- (I start the bacon and the vegetables all in the pan that I will finish the soup in- then you get the flavor from the bacon crustys on the bottom).
- Fry bacon bits and set aside.
- Drain off all bacon fat but enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Saute potato, onion, celery and carrot in bacon drippings for 5 minutes.
- Add the clam juice, salt and pepper, thyme and chopped parsley.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until the veggys are all fork tender.
- Add the 1/2 and 1/2.
- Add the Bacon.
- (This is where I divide the soup if you want a pot of potato soup as well).
- Add the clams.
- Thicken to desired consistency with cornstarch and water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 85.3, Sodium 448.6, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 16.6
MAINE CLAM CHOWDER
This chowder is thin and brothy, not thick and creamy. Other than that it is a recipe that goes back in my family probably a century or more. It is easy to make, with one exception, and it is an important one: You cannot allow this to boil, or even simmer, once the milk has been added. It will curdle. There are two ways to help stop this from happening. First, you can heat the milk and evaporated milk to steaming before adding it to the chowder pot. Or you can do what mom often does, which is to let the chowder base cool to room temperature before adding the milk and then reheating it; this process is called "ripening."
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Soup
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat the butter over medium heat and add the diced salt pork and onions. Fry this slowly until the the onions are soft and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Mix in the potatoes and the clam juice and add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes. Bring this to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- When the potatoes are just about tender -- not completely cooked -- add the chopped clams and turn off the heat. Let this cool for at least 30 minutes. You can make this chowder base up to a day ahead if you'd like.
- Once the chowder base is pretty cool (below 100°F), add the milk and evaporated milk and turn the heat on low. Gently bring the chowder up to eating temperature, and be very careful not to let it simmer. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 925 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOM'S CLAM CHOWDER
My Mom ran a little restaurant in a bank building and her soups were the best. The most popular one by far was this clam chowder. The only changes I made were to add more clams than she did. I also wait to add the whole milk until the end, because I like mine thicker and that way you can control the thickness to your taste. Enjoy!
Provided by Babs in Toyland
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 4 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes, celery, onions and carrot in a pot with enough water to cover and stir in the chicken stock base.
- Cook until tender.
- In a separate, larger pot, melt butter and whisk in flour.
- Add the half and half and whisk.
- Add the veggies with all of their liquid and mix.
- Add the clams.
- Heat through, BUT DO NOT Boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 123.3, Sodium 296.3, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23.4
MO'S CLAM CHOWDER
This is from Mo's Restaurant that have many locations along the Oregon Coast. They make the best clam chowder and this is supposed to be their recipe. I have a recipe for a lactose free version as well if you need it.
Provided by LDSMom128
Categories Chowders
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, sauté the bacon slices until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pan.
- In the bacon grease, sauté the onions with a pinch of salt and cook them for about 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the onions as well as the flour and stir the flour well. Cook the potatoes for about 10-12 minutes and the potatoes start to soften. Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, and parsley. You may crumble the cooked bacon and return them back to the pan if desired, but Mo's doesn't keep them in their soup, just as a flavoring. I personally add them as not to waste them!
- Pour in the milk and the water and clams with juice, and cook to a boil. Turn the stove down to med heat and cover with a lid. Continue to cook for about 15 minutes and the potatoes are tender.
- Pour the soup into individual bowls and serve with a dollop of butter and a sprinkle of paprika.
MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER
A delicious, traditional, cream based chowder, this recipe calls for the standard chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, clams, and cream. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Provided by PIONEERGIRL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 712.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MOM'S CLAM CHOWDER
This is so easy to make and is so good (especially in a bread bowl!) I keep a few cans of clams in the cupboard so that I can make it anytime!
Provided by Quest4ZBest
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice celery, onion, and potatoes (I use a food processor for the onion and celery, but if you want larger pieces that is fine too).
- Place in saucepan.
- Drain juice from clams and pour over the vegetables.
- Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
- Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
- In another medium to large pot melt butter.
- Add flour and half & half.
- Cook mixture stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
- Add the vegetables with the juice and clams to the cream sauce.
- Add salt, pepper (to taste), and sugar.
- Cook a few minutes longer until heated through and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.3, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 161.8, Sodium 897.3, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23.7
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