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Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: IRELAND2 PHOTO BY: EBONY3

"This is a rich clam chowder, but not as thick and pasty as some. Fresh shucked clams are recommended, but you may also use canned clams."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 quarts shucked clams, with liquid
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, heat clam juice and peeled potatoes. Bring water to a boil and let simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Place bacon in a large stock pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onions and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft.
  3. Add potatoes, clam juice and clams to the stock pot. Heat until simmering.
  4. In a separate pot, gently warm (do not boil) half and half. Pour warm half and half into the stock pot and heat just until warmed through. Do not boil the chowder or the cream will separate. Serve hot.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by BABCI
Wow!! The best in a lonnnggg time. Thanks. Hope you don't mind but i made an addition by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2006 by J. E. Dixon
Use Salt Pork - these days "Bacon" comes with flavors (maple!!) that don't blend well with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by KELLY BEST
Excellent chowder! Even my kids loved it, and that's saying A LOT! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by EBONY3
This recipe was good after I made some changes to suit my taste. I used a 28oz. can of whole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Morgana
Just about as perfect as it gets. Good sourdough bread and some citrus salad or Waldorf salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by INSTYLECOOK
I added garlic, salt, and cracked pepper. I used 3 cans of chopped clams in place of what was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by MRSKNIGHT
I "doctored" and "cheated" a bit as every cook does: used 3 cans diced potatoes, 2 cans sliced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by SUSAN203
This was an easy recipe and the only changes I made were to add a bit more seasonings, clams,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by whats4dinneragain
This was such a hit...Thank you, I had never attempted to make Clam chowder before but we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by Michelle C.
Good chowder but somewha