Oregon Coast Clam Chowder
Ingredients
- 4 quarts littleneck clams (about 1 2/3 cups cooked and chopped) ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup water ⓘ
- 1/2 lb bacon, finely chopped ⓘ
- 2 cups chopped onions ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons flour ⓘ
- 3 cups fish stock
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes ⓘ
- 2 cups light cream ⓘ
- oyster crackers (optional) ⓘ
Instructions
- Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water.
- Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size.
- Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth.
- Mince the clam flesh, and set aside.
- Filter the clam broth either through coffee filters or cheesecloth and set aside.
- In a large, heavy pot slowly cook the bacon.
- Remove from the grease and set them aside.
- Slowly cook the onions in the grease for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cooked through but not browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- Add the reserved clam broth and the fish stock, and whisk to remove any flour lumps.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, add the potatoes, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the reserved clams and light cream.
- Heat the chowder until it is the temperature you like.
- Serve in large soup bowls with oyster crackers on the side.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
590
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).