Best Simple Clam Chowder Recipes

SUPER SIMPLE CLAM CHOWDER

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A quick and easy chowder that's on the table in less than 1/2 hour. I like to add some seasonings and a dash of hot sauce for a little more kick. From America's Best Recipes.

Provided by lazyme

Categories Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
21 ounces chicken broth
6 1/2 ounces clams, undrained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
2 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat; add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender.
Add broth and next 3 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in half and half, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.

SIMPLE CLAM CHOWDER

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"I tried for years to re-create a popular clam chowder from a local restaurant," recalls Kathleen Buenemann of New Haven, Missouri. "Then I met the cook and got the recipe. I couldn't believe how simple it was to prepare this rich, creamy and filling soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed New England clam chowder, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 to 2-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, butter and pepper; heat through. Stir in clams; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SIMPLE BUT DEELISH CLAM CHOWDER

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This recipe comes from a restaurant in Misssouri. I cooked it for my family and they are still raving about it! **Keep Clams Tender Homemade clam chowder is a real treat! The trick to wonderfully tender clams is to add them at the end of cooking. If they cook too long, they become tough. -

Provided by Sheila Beck-Jones

Categories Cream Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can(s) (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can(s) (10-3/4 ounces) condensed new england clam chowder, undiluted
1 can(s) (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2-2 1/2 c milk
2 tsp butter
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 can(s) chopped clams, drained

Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, butter and pepper; heat through. Stir in clams; heat through.
2. Add clams at the end of cooking. If they cook too long, they become tough.
3. Serve with your favorite sourdough bread or simply with soup crackers.