30-Minute Clam Chowder Recipe
This 30-minute clam chowder is a family favorite and tastes even better the next day. It tastes great with a loaf of crusty bread, and is perfect on a cold day!
Servings 6
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 med. onion diced
- 2 (8 oz) bottles clam juice
- 1 cup water
- 3 (6 oz) cans chopped clams DO NOT drain the juice
- 6 medium red potatoes chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cup milk
- 1 pkg. dry country gravy mix
- 6 slices of bacon cut into tiny strips (slivers)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice potatoes, onion, and bacon. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a large stockpot. Add onions and salt and pepper (to taste) and cook, stirring frequently until translucent.
- Add clam juice, water, clams and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon slivers in a skillet.
- When the bacon slivers are nice and crispy, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk milk and the country gravy packet together. Add to soup and stir until thickened on med-low heat.
- Serve soup with bacon slivers, green onions, and whatever toppings you like.
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Notes
This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal