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Classic New England Clam Chowder

Thick, creamy, and studded with tender potatoes and briny clams, this chowder tastes like a trip to the coast even when made entirely on your stovetop. It is a cozy, from-scratch classic that beginners can absolutely pull off.

20mPrep
40mCook
60mTotal
6 servingsServings
MediumDifficulty
★ 4.8Rating

Why You'll Love This

  • Rich, creamy, and thick enough to coat a spoon, just like a coastal seafood shack version
  • Uses convenient canned clams so it comes together without any shucking
  • A big-batch recipe that reheats well for lunch the next day
Classic New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

430Calories
19.0gProtein
25.0gFat
32.0gCarbs
3.0gFiber
890mgSodium

Method

  1. Drain the canned clams over a bowl, keeping the clam juice separate from the clams themselves. Add bottled clam juice to the reserved liquid if needed until you have 4 cups total; set both the clams and the liquid aside.

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