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My Best Clam Chowder
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This classic clam chowder is cream-based and calls for the traditional chowder ingredients: onion, celery, potatoes, diced carrots, cream, and clams. A little red wine vinegar is added before serving for extra flavor.
Submitted by PIONEERGIRL
Updated on April 20, 2026
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
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Did you know you can make restaurant-worthy clam chowder at home? Well, you can! This top-rated clam chowder recipe combines clams, hearty potatoes, and a velvety broth for rich, creamy, and flavorful results every time. It is a comforting dish that tastes like it came straight from a seaside restaurant.
Clam Chowder Ingredients
These are the easy-to-find ingredients you'll need to make the best clam chowder of your life:
· Vegetables: You'll need potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
· Clams: Use canned minced clams. Don't forget to reserve the juice!
· Butter and flour: Make a roux with melted butter and all-purpose flour.
· Cream: A quart of half-and-half cream creates a thick, smooth, velvety texture.
· Red wine vinegar: Two tablespoons of red wine vinegar add welcome acidity.
· Seasonings: This clam chowder is simply seasoned with salt and pepper.
How to Thicken Clam Chowder
This clam chowder recipe should produce perfectly rich soup. If you'd like your chowder a little thicker, though, you can thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. Simply stir cornstarch into a small amount of cold water (or another liquid, such as wine or stock), then stir the mixture into the simmering chowder.
Learn more: How to Thicken Soups
What to Serve With Clam Chowder
Clam chowder pairs perfectly with
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