Best Southern Clam Chowder Recipes

SOUTHERN ITALIAN CLAM CHOWDER

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I love clam chowder for two reasons! Born and raised in New England and we grew up on clam chowder, secondly, I come from a huge Italian family so we make Italiano on occasion! Recipe Source~ Country Italian Cooking

Provided by Angela Pietrantonio

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 slice bacon, diced
1 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped peeled carrot
1/2 c chopped celery
2 can(s) (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes ( i use contadina)
1 can(s) (8 oz.) tomato sauce (i use contadina)
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 can(s) (6.5 oz. each) chopped clams, undrained (i use snow's)

Steps:

1. Saute bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Add onion, carrots and celery; saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, clam juice, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in clams and juice. Simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. 2 points per serving

SOUTHERN CLAM CHOWDER

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Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 oz. each) minced clams, don't drain
4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3 cups milk
3 Tbsp butter
2 cups half-and-half
1 tsp dried dill weed

Steps:

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven till crisp. Remove bacon, and cook onion in drippings till limp.
Return bacon to pot with clams and juice, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer till potatoes are tender.
Dissolve cornstarch in a little of the cold milk and add to pot with remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat till chowder is thickened and steamy hot. Don't let it come back to a boil. Serve with oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g