New England Clam Chowder Recipe
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New England Clam Chowder is one of my all-time favorite comfort soups. I dig it. Just the thought of this soup gives me fierce cravings. Luckily it’s easy to make. This recipe is a keeper. My sister Sveta shared it with me and I’m so glad she did. My boys gobbled it up like it’s nobody’s business.
Adding cilantro is an idea I picked up at a nice restaurant in town that makes some mighty fine chowda!; I can confidently say this New England Style Clam Chowder rivals the restaurant version! P.S. this recipe has a much lower fat content. Generally the amazing cream soups at restaurants use tons of cream and can leave you feeling guilty about your choices. This lighter clam chowder only has 1 cup of cream for the entire pot but maintains it’s super creamy appeal and has incredible satisfying flavor. I can sip slurp on that!
Watch How to Make New England Clam Chowder:
Ingredients for Homemade Clam Chowder:
6 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2″ strips
2 carrots, sliced into thin rings or half rings
2 celery stalks, diced into 1/4″ pieces
1 small onion, finely diced
4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp Tobasco
1 cup chopped clams with juice (I used 2 small cans)
1 1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1/4 tsp black pepper & Salt to taste (1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt)
1 1/2 lbs potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes), cubed into bite-sized pieces
2 cups milk (any kind; I used 2%)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
To Serve:
1/8 bunch of Cilantro, finely chopped
Crackers or fresh crusty bread to serve
How to Make New England Style Clam Chowder:
1. In a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven, Saute chopped bacon over med/high heat until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on papertowels. You should have about 3-4 Tbsp bacon fat in the pot; remove extra fat if you wish, but I left it in ;).
2. In the same pot with bacon fat add in 2 sliced carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), 1 small onion (finely diced) and saute over med/high until soft and golden (7-8 min). Sprinkle with 4 Tbsp flour and stir to combine. Sautee another minute.
3. Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp tabasco, 2 cans chopped clams with juice, 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp pepper, and about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Bring to a light boil.
4. Add 1 1/2 lbs cubed potatoes, 1 cup heavy cream and 2 cups milk. Stir to combine, cover and lightly boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally (17-20 mins). It will thicken as it cools. If it’s too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
5. To serve, garnish with your browned bacon, finely chopped cilantro (cilantro takes it to the next level) and serve with crackers or crusty bread
Clam Chowder Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2" strips
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin rings or half rings
- 2 celery stalks, diced into 1/4" pieces
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp Tobasco
- 1 cup chopped clams with juice, I used 2 small cans
- 1 1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dry thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper & Salt to taste, 1/2 to 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, about 6 medium potatoes, cubed into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups milk, any kind; I used 2%
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
To Serve:
- 1/8 bunch of Cilantro, finely chopped
- Crackers or fresh crusty bread to serve
Instructions
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In a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven, Saute chopped bacon over med/high heat until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. You should have about 3-4 Tbsp bacon fat in the pot; remove extra fat if you wish, but I left it in ;).
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In the same pot with bacon fat add in 2 sliced carrots, 2 stalks celery (diced), 1 small onion (finely diced) and saute over med/high until soft and golden (7-8 min). Sprinkle with 4 Tbsp flour and stir to combine. Sautee another minute.
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Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp tabasco, 2 cans chopped clams with juice, 1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp pepper, and about 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Bring to a light boil.
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Add 1 1/2 lbs cubed potatoes, 1 cup heavy cream and 2 cups milk. Stir to combine, cover and lightly boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally (17-20 mins). It will thicken as it cools. If it's too thick, you can add a little milk to thin it out.
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To serve, garnish with your browned bacon, finely chopped cilantro (cilantro takes it to the next level) and serve with crackers or crusty bread.
Also, thanks so much for being awesome. I love cooking up new recipes for you all, reading your comments and connecting with you through this blog. And thank you for sharing pictures on FB and Instagram of the dishes you’ve tried and loved. I’m so happy every time I see your posts. Many blessings on you and your families! Have a happy week!
P.S. What is your favorite comfort soup?
Natasha Kravchuk
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This was so good! I followed almost exactly, but I didn’t have bacon so I left it out and it was still very good!! Incredible flavor. I didn’t need to add anything. It’s a keeper
So glad to hear that, Sandy! Thank you for the feedback.
This recipe is just as good as grandma’s.. that’s definitely saying something!!
Hi Angela! I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you for sharing.
When I feel like something special to eat I always go to your blog and am never disappointed. Thank you
You’re welcome. Thank you for your trust and support.
My favorite soup is creamy mushroom soup. My Husband loves New England clam chowder. I have not made it though. I would hate to mess it up for Him. Love You recipes
I hope you both try and love this recipe soon, Ht!
Hello Natasha,
You have terrific recipes and great style in your videos. Would making your chowder with clam juice instead of chicken broth alter your recipe too much?
Thank you
Hi Christa! I have not made this substitution to know what the outcome would taste like. I’ve seen many clam chowders that use clam juice so I’m sure you could make that change. Let us know if you experiment.
I have frozen your stroganoff recipe for transport to feed 12. Made a batch for 16, froze it and took it on the plane. It re-warmed perfectly. Suspect the chowder will freeze well also. Making chowder for 12 tonight and will freeze the left overs then advise.
PS The extra stroganoff was fought over….
That’s great to know. Thank you for sharing and I would love to hear how the clam chowder does when it’s frozen.
Love your recipes! God bless you for sharing. You sure know how to spread love.
Vonnie
Thank you, Veronica! I’m glad you enjoy my recipes.
Perfect for a cold winter weekend! If I wanted to add another can of clams should I add the liquid from that can or not?Thank you.
That it is! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I think that will be based on your personal preference. It will work well both ways.
I have made this several times already! My family loves it every single time! My mother-in-law always ask me to cook it! Thank you for your easy to follow instructions and videos!
You are very welcome, Martina. Great to know that your family loves this recipe a lot!
Since I am the only one in the family that likes Clam Chowder, can this New England Clam Chowder be frozen?
Hi Wade, I have not tried freezing this. I worry the cream will separate. You can try making half the recipe also!
I’ve made this twice, once using razor clams and it never disappoints. Absolutely delicious!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your review, Lauri.
I followed the recipe and it was a delicious soup! I’m making it again.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kasia!
Made this for the family very easy recipe to follow and tons of compliments
Thanks for your good feedback, Chris!
I want to make this today for my daughter who had surgery on Tuesday but she wants THICK clam chowder. I have looked at other recipes and one has 3 cups of heavy cream. Would making this with 1 cup milk and 2 cups heavy cream get it thicker?
Hi Anastasia! I’m sure that will make it somewhat thicker! I hope you love this recipe!
YOU Have to add cornstarch to make it thicker cream wont work.
What size Dutch oven are you using for the clam chowder that is in this video.
Hi Joe, we used this 5.5 qt dutch oven HERE. You can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
I had some razor clams I needed to use. The only change I made was leek instead of onion (because I had leeks). This was wonderful!! Will see what happens when we freeze the leftovers but either way this is now a go-to. Loved it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Esta receita aparece muito nas animações japonesas e não tem muito conteúdo sobre elas, agradeço por compartilhar essa receita de modo fácil conosco ♥
I hope you try and love this recipe soon. Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
this clam chowder was fantastic! so much better than any store bought. I added more clams to the soup and it was so yummy. It’s a keeper in our house. thank you.
Very nice, I’m happy to know that you loved it!
Made this week to celebrate Inauguration Day. There were six generous servings. Adding the bacon and cilantro garnish is genius! We enjoyed the second and third days just as much as the first. Am going to try this recipe again, with shrimp and some pieces of firm-fleshed fish for a fish chowder.
Hello Gillian, sounds awesome! I’m glad that you guys enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing that with us.
I’ve used your clam chowder recipe a couple times and I have to admit that I find the Progresso brand in a can from the grocery store of clam chowder to have more flavor and taste better. I’ve even doubled the the amount of clams in your recipe and it still just tastes like potato soup, with very little clam flavor. I’ve tried other recipes for clam chowder that uses clam juice and they are better than your recipe. At this point I’ll continue to buy my clam chowder at the grocery store in a can till I find a recipe that is good to my liking. I have to admit that my taste buds are very fussy.
Made it exactly as directed !! Awesome !! My kids love clam chowder and this recipe is delish !!
Thanks for sharing that with us, Paola. We appreciate it!
Can I freeze this soup after it is cooked?
Hi Mary, I have not tried freezing this. I worry the cream will separate.
I just made this for lunch. It is AMAZING!
Thank you so much for the recipe!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Can you add the bacon and cilantro into the pot of soup?
Hi Wendy, I haven’t tested that but I bet that could work! If you experiment I would love to know how you like that.
just tried your chowder, it was terrific and so scrumptious, I did not have any heavy cream so I re-adjust with
Two cups of coffee cream and 1 cup of 1% milk. Also used freshly cooked NBrunswick clams with its juice instead of chicken stock, was excellent.. thanks for the recipe.
Thank you for sharing those tips with us! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Natasha, every recipe of yours that I have tried came out absolutely AWESOME! Today I made your New England clam chowder and came out “bangin’”
That’s just awesome Susan! Thank you for this great review!
Sooooo goooood!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
This is the BEST clam chowder recipe I have ever made, thank you!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Juli!
Can you let me know how much to increase for 10 people?
Hi Candace, We have that option on the printable recipe. Scroll towards the bottom of the post and use the serving size slider to ten people. I hope that helps.
Hi Natasha,
I love your recipe and its first time when I decide to make this soup. I am a little bit confuse what is a cup as a measure for you.I tried to follow you on your video ,because 2 cup(16 oz)is nothing when you make a soup.I hope I did it correctly (right now its on )and its smells amazing.thank you for all your recipes.
Hi Anca, that is the correct measurement. Clam chowder is a thicker soup and does serve six at about 1 – 1.5 cups per serving.
Unbelievable!!! I made it and it taste better than most of the clam showder soups I tried before! Please, please, please can you post a recipe for Lobster Bisque! Can’t wait! Thank you!!!
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Natalie! Thank you for that awesome review & suggestion!
Can this recipe be frozen?
Hi Karyn, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Hi Natasha, this recipe looks so yummy but I’m not a big fan of clams, do you think I can substitute it with some kind of fish? Or it will ruin the soup?
I have not tested that with fish so I cannot advise. Clams are one of the main ingredients here so that will change the flavor profile quite a bit. If you experiment please let me know how you like the recipe!
This recipe is soooooooo good!!! Yummmm! Great comfort food!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Vita! Thank you for that awesome review!
This recipe is absolutely amazing! So easy and so good. Thank you for sharing.
You’re so welcome Joe! Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Thank you so much for this yummy recipe!!! Can’t wait to make it again! Just perfect
Hi Irene! I’m so happy you enjoyed that! Thank you for the awesome review!
Wow!!!! Natasha this recipe is so amazing thank u just made this soup, yes! Better then any restaurant I tried.
Ps love all ur recipes I’m on ur website everyday I promise😀
Wow, that’s quite the compliment! I’m happy to hear how much you love the recipe Inna! Thanks for following and sharing your excellent review! 🙂
Natasha,
This was the best recipe I’ve come across, and it was very easy to follow! Not to mention, it was a success in my house.
Thank you!
That’s so great, Douglas! I’m so happy you all enjoyed that!
hello. I made the clam chowder recipe last weekend for a family gathering. followed directions and ingredients within reasonable bounds, [I used a 1/2 inch veg chop, didn’t have green pepper, used extra celery]. Excellent creamy texture and intriguing flavor. will make again. Easy breezy. Thanks
You’re welcome Phil! I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Hi Natasha, would you be willing to make a broccoli cheddar soup? Or know where I can find a good recipe?
Hi Ella, thank you for the suggestion! I’ve tried several recipes while testing awhile back and they just weren’t awesome and then I kind of forgot about the idea, but thanks for the reminder. I’ll put it on my books and if I come up with something amazing, I will be sure to share 🙂
I had left over baked cod that I substituted for the clams, just used more chicken broth, added some sage and corn…came out so good! Thanks for this recipe…I’ll be preparing it a lot this winter.
You’re welcome Lorelei! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers!
Could the chicken broth be substituted with clam juice?
Hi Carlos, I think that could work fine and would have even richer clam flavor.
Thank-you for the quick response. Will let you know the outcome since this menu item is on for Friday.
My pleasure Carlos! Please do 🙂
Can i omit the bacon? Hubby and i dont like bacon
Hi Tina, it does add nice flavor but if you prefer, you could use olive oil instead and maybe brown some diced ham instead, or just omit it if needed.
5 stars out of 5!! A thousand times yes! The best clam chowder I’ve ever had. It was so delicious, just the right amount of flavor and creaminess! Definitely going to be a soup I keep on making.
Awww that is quite a compliment! Thank you Nadia for such an amazing review. Now I’m craving clam chowder!! 🙂
Love this soup! One thing I did different was instead of using 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, I simmered 3 cups of milk with 3 tbsp of flour. Made the clam chowder creamy without the extra fat! Also added some fresh parsley:)
What a great suggestion Stella! I’m happy to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your tip and great review!
EXCELLENT! Will make again and again!
I’m glad to hear you love the recipe Mary! Thanks for sharing your great review!
What a great and easy recipe. My husband made it and it turned out absolutely delicious. Loved the cilantro garnish and touch of Tabasco.
I’m happy to hear you both enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This recipe came out awesome in my dutch oven! Perfect thickness. The only thing I’ll do differently next time is more bacon and probably 1 less potato
Glad you enjoyed it Kristi! Thank you for sharing!
always turns out good. thank you so much!
Glad you enjoy it Alla 🙂
Natasha,
Can you stir all the bacon in the soup at the end? Or do you have to pack it away separately for left overs?
Thank you!
You can if you want to and it will still taste great, the bacon just won’t be crisp anymore.
Natasha, your recipes are amazing! Clam chowder excellent!
I’m so happy you liked it!!! Thank you for sharing your awesome review 🙂
This is the best ever! Made it last night, and it was a huge hit… even better this morning (yes, I had to have a bowl for my morning snack!) I made it exactly to recipe with the addition of one can of whole clams (hubby insisted).
Marie, your comment made me smile 😁. Thank you for sharing such a nice review with us.
All I have to say about this clam chowder is “WOW” it’s so delicious I have already made it twice this week and I think 3rd batch is a must it’s that good!
Dasha, thank you for such a nice review, looks like you might have a new favorite 😀.
My husband does not like clam. If not using clams what else can be used?
Hi Trine, you might try ham or a little more bacon for additional flavor.
love it, love it, love it ! so delicious and very easy to make. I love how simple and easy to follow this recipe and soup turns out tasty all the time !!! this is our family favorite dish for the last three weeks , no joke!
That’s just awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that with me 🙂
I can’t wait to make this soup! Just went clam digging with my husband and want to try using those clams instead of the canned clams. Do you know how i would prepate the clams for this soup and what should I add instead of the juices that come with canned clams? Thank you in advance:)
Hi Lesya, what a fun thing to go clam digging with your husband! I always make this with canned clams but generally, here is the process for using whole clams: Add them when you add the broth and cook until they open then remove the clam shells from the broth as they open and set aside. After 8 minutes, get rid of any clams that haven’t opened. While potatoes are cooking, coarsely chop the clams and add them back when the potatoes are done cooking then turn off the heat. Don’t overcook once clams are in the pot or they will turn rubbery. Let me know how you like it with fresh clams! 🙂
I have tried many clam chowder recipes and the one I really loved was just like yours but instead of using flour to make it thicker I add a can of cheddar cheese at the end. Yes, canned, not fresh. It makes the soup thick and doesn’t have that floury taste. Love your recipes and your site is so addicting!
Oh wow that sounds like it would add great flavor! What size/brand of cheese can do you add?
Campbells cheddar cheese, I think it’s 8 or 12 oz can (it’s in the isle where all canned soups are). I call it a cheddar clam chowder. You replied to my comment, yay! lol
Thank you so much for sharing! You’re funny, of course I did! 🙂
Delicious! Great recipe, easy to follow. We had a big family get together so I doubled all the ingredients and added an extra can of clams. A big hit with everyone. Will add this to our regular cycle of meals. Thank you for posting!
I love that you doubled the clams – you really can’t go wrong! 🙂 Thanks for the awesome review 🙂
Froze this recipe and then reheated. No problems, was still great!
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
I have been making clam chowder since we got married (13 years ago), but never could find the perfect recipe.This clam chowder is by far the best I have ever tried!! Winter time I make it almost once a week. Thank you so much Natasha for all the hard work you put into all your recipes. May God bless you and your beautiful family!!
Thank you for sharing your fantastic review! I’m so happy you loved it 🙂
Yummy yummy yummy.. my husband said the best clam chowder he’s had! Thank you Natasha! This will be a staple!
I’m so happy you both loved it. Thank you for that awesome review! 🙂
After several months of putting it off, I finally made this recipe! My husband couldn’t stop saying how good it was 🙂 Now I don’t have to wait till we go to SF to have it again. Thanks for the recipe Natasha!
I’m so happy you both loved it! Thank you so much for sharing that awesome review!
This was soo good!! Probably the best clam chowder recipe I’ve tried and so easy to make . Can never go wrong with your recipes !
Diana, I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us 😀.
Best clamp chowder recipe I have ever tried.
Thank you Samantha, It’s quite a compliment 😀.
Thank you for the reply, and natashaskitchen is # 1 source where I go to for recipes! Love, love, love your website. Thank you for all the work you put into it. I think ALL my family and friends know where I get all my awesome recipes. 😉 Everytime I make another yummy dish, I get the response….”natashaskitchen?” And I’m like; Yep! 😂
Awww that’s so sweet. I’m grinning bit. Thanks Yelena! 🙂
Hi Natasha, I have a question, I’m making this soup in my dutch oven, and wondering if I’m either keeping heat to high or my pot is the cheap version that the bottom of the pot starting to burn.😕
It could be both. I like to use heavy bottomed pots or my dutch oven when making creamy soups since they are more likely to burn – the heavy bottom or cast iron pots distribute heat more evenly so you don’t end up with hot spots. But even if you aren’t using a heavy bottomed pot, I’d suggest turning the heat down until it’s at a gentle boil/simmer. You may also add milk if it’s too thick and that should help 🙂
Natasha!! I comment on your recipies every week! U r awesome!! Keep it up:)
Thank you so much! I love hearing from you 🙂
Delicious recipe!!!!!!! Just made it for lunch and it was just so comforting on this rainy day…
I’m so happy you loved it! I wish I had a large bowl of it right now 🙂
What brand of canned clams do you use? Clam chowder is also one of my favorites, the best I have ever tried (and i tried many places) is at beaches here in washington. If you are ever in vancouver Wa this is the best place to go for delicious food!
I used the bumblebee brand for the soup. It depends on which store I’m in and what brand they carry. You can use different brands. The one I used is also photographed in the picture above. Enjoy!!
Natalia, Thanks for the Receipy. I love Clam Chowder- the only soup I would it. Very easy to follow your recepy- and it worked from the first attempt (for me). I do admit I am not fun of strong teast like thyme. But the recepy is solid! Thank you very much! Spasibo!!!!
Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🙂 I’m so happy you enjoyed it :). I think it’s time for me to make it again since you’ve got me craving it all over again 😉
Hi Natasha 🙂 how necessary is it to use Tobasco as well as Worchestershire sauce? If they add an important taste to the soup, what other dishes do you suggest they are useful for?
Alena, you can substitute Tabasco with your favorite hot sauce. Worcestershire sauce adds extra flavor, but both can be omitted, just taste for seasoning at the end. We use Tabasco for many of our salsas, dips (we love spicy food). Worcestershire sauce we use more for chilis, some chicken recipes, we don’t use it often but it adds a nice flavor. Hope this helps :).
Thank you for your recipe,do you have simple Chowder Broccoli Creamy soups by chance .or something similar .Thank you Natasha !!!! Your recipes are so yummy!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t have that yet but it is a very good suggestion. Thank you for asking 🙂
This is not Ivars chowder and doesn’t need to be! 🙂 definitely light but creamy enough. Loved the bacon. Did not include thyme and it was just fine! 🙂 cilantro in my opinion is optional also. Tried with and without and was really great both ways. Btw, used gluten free flour and was as good! Definitely making this again on a rainy Seattle night! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your modifications. I’m so glad you liked it! It’s great to know gluten free flour works well 🙂
Really good soup
Thanks for the great review Liliya 🙂
I made this today.. I did not have tobacco sauce or worchestershire sauce.. nor did I have chicken stock (used water).. I did however some some corn I threw into the pot. The soup was Ahhmazing! Thanks so much!! Although next time I would like it to be thicker.. any suggestions?
Oh I’m so happy you liked it. That’s an easy fix; if you want it thicker, just add an extra Tbsp or two of flour 🙂 It also thickens up a little as it cools.
Hey Natasha this recipe is the BUMM . Love this soup . Very easy to make .. Thank you so much
Olga, you are welcome, and thank you for the great report :).
Hi Natasha, what are clamsis it kind of like tuna?
It comes in cans like tuna and is sold near the tuna but it’s very different from tuna. I’ve seen people make salmon chowder before but haven’t seen tuna chowder 🙂 They’re kind of chewy and almost rubbery. 🙂
ok,thanks. it looks very good, i will give it a try. all ur stuff looks delicius, God Bless you.
Thank you so much for your sweet compliment. God bless you too Olga! 😉
Delicious soup! Good job Natasha! I’m in love with your recipes! I personally had to add another teaspoon of salt and next time will buy two bigger cans of clans instead of smaller cans. Otherwise its amazing! God Bless you and your talents!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the soup and thank you for your sweet compliments! It’s so encouraging to read nice comments like yours! 🙂
natasha огромное спасибо за класные рецепты, супер!!
вот уже неделю готовлю по твоим рецептам, все довольны.
That’s so awesome! I’m so happy you’ve enjoyed the recipes. Thank you so much for sharing that with me; it’s music to my ears 🙂
Dear Natasha! Thank you so much for your site. Today I tried your chowder. Its’ amazing. It’s super easy to make and tastes delicious. I served it on fresh sourdough bowl bread and my family was so impressed:) I wish I discovered your site a while ago.
Dear Inna, 🙂 Welcome to the site! I’m so happy you loved the chowder. You’re making me crave some badly! 😉 Have a happy Easter!
“Whoa Mom” Natasha! Just made this and my husband said “Yep I love this” lol. And get this- I forgot to pick up Bacon from the store so I went without it… I know, how can you skip the bacon? Well it was still AWESOME, but bacon would seriously be good in this. And you’re right about the cilantro taking it to a new clam chowder level! Wowza! You go girl, love your blog Natasha!
Lindsey your comment just made my night! Thanks so much. I’m so happy you and your husband loved it. Isn’t the cilantro nice? Thanks so much for the great review!
Thank you very much Natasha for all your hard work and effort on all these recipes! I have enjoyed your website very much! and my family enjoys the meals! This soup was delicious! and so easy to make thanks to your website! I have been wanting to make clam chowder for a long time, finally did it!
You’re so welcome Irina and I always love to hear when someone tries and loves a recipe! You’re making me crave some chowda! 😉 Did you serve it with bread or crackers? Yeah… I’m craving it now! 🙂
Me and my daughter, she is 15, made this soup yesterday. We like the process, and time spend together. The soup was awesome and disappeared in one evening. Thank you for the great recipe!
I love cooking with my son also. It’s not always the cleanest experience but it’s always more fun; even if an egg does hit the floor, or my shirt. lol. I’m so glad you loved the recipe and thanks for sharing your experience with me. I love that you made memories with your daughter over a pot of chowder 😉
I am going to try a vegetarian version by replacing chicken broth with vegetable broth and skipping the clams. Do you know of a substitute I can use?
If you don’t want to use clams?… It probably wouldn’t be clam chowder anymore 🙂 Maybe mushrooms? Then it would be more of a mushroom chowder.
Just made this deliciousness. It looks great, smells great & once it cools down, I’m sure it’ll taste amazing.
thank you yet once again for another great recipe!
You’re so welcome! I hope you and everyone who tries it falls in love 🙂
Natasha, you could of have not had better timing to post this clam chowder recipe. I’ve been wanting to make this soup on my next day off and have been hunting for the perfect recipe everywhere but there’s just so many of them. So I just wanted to say thanks for this simple recipe! And I’m sure it’ll taste delicious as anything else on your website!
That’s so awesome! Your comment gives me good fuzzy feelings. I hope you love the soup and make it again and again! 🙂
This looks so good. Clam chowder is one of my favorites. I want to try your recipe.
You know what they say; great minds think alike! lol. I hope you love this version. It’s so easy and satisfying.
also, i reserve the clams(not juice) just before serving. I read it best to do it that way, so the clams to overcook and become to rubber like!
I’ve read that too, but this version actually makes them nice and tender while they simmer away with the other ingredients. They weren’t rubbery at all. It might be different with fresh clams but the canned clams didn’t turn rubbery.
i make a similar clam chowder except i add red wine vinegar at the end-gives a boost of flavor. I see you add tobasco and worsch. sauce for similar effect. Cant wait to make yours!
It works really well in this soup. I’m curious about the red wine vinegar too. I’ll have to give it a whirl one of these days 🙂
Only you could make soup look so beautiful!!! Gorgeous photography, as always! I love clam chowder too but I always feel super guilty ordering it! No more! I’ll just make your yummy, lightened up version!
Lindsey, thank you so much 🙂 I hope you love this! I think you’ll be hooked 😉
I’ve never had clam chowder before, but if this plate was put infront of me, I would dig in! Looks so good! And it has bacon!!! Will have to give this a try, looks delicious 🙂
Oh you should try it! You’ll wonder where it’s been all your life! 😉
So much goodness here…wow…plus there is bacon!
Yes it’s so so good! It’s not just the bacon on top; the soup is infused with bacon flavor. Mmmm…
Ahhhh, that looks delish…… I love clam showder its my favorite. I have to try your recipe though. Thanks for the great recipes you are the best Natasha!
It’s my fave too! I think you’ll love it! My husband is still talking about it. I think he wants me to make another pot soon! 😉 Thank you for your sweet compliment 🙂