New England Clam Chowder

Kara

The easiest ever homemade clam chowder - cream of celery soup makes it so quick to make, no thickening needed! It is seriously so delicious.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 large onion diced
4 celery stalks sliced
7 potatoes peeled and diced ( about 7 cups diced)
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp better than bouillon chicken flavor
2 cups water
1 12 oz can evaporated milk
3 6.5 oz cans minced clams with the juice
2 10.5 oz cans cream of celery soup
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp pepper
2 cups half & half
2 tsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

Wash and chop the onion and celery. Peel and dice the potatoes.
Place veggies, garlic, salt, bouillon, juice from the clams, and water in a 6 quart soup pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium or medium low heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add evaporated milk, clams, cream of celery soup, parsley, pepper, half & half, and red wine vinegar.
Heat soup through over medium low heat, stirring often so it doesn't scorch.

Notes

Using minced clams instead of chopped makes this recipe much more kid friendly. Clams can be somewhat tough, so having them minced eliminates those chewy pieces.
You can use a cup of heavy cream and a cup of milk in place of the half & half.
This soup is extra yummy garnished with crispy bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 1008mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Keyword easy clam chowder