18th Century New England Clam Chowder Recipe

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and dairy-free, while milk is more budget-friendly.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and smoked sausage can be more affordable.

Start by peeling the potatoes.

Fry bacon in a frying pan until crispy, then set aside.

Add bacon grease and unsalted butter to the pan.

Chop onions, celery, and garlic, then add them to the pan with a little salt and pepper.

Sauté the vegetables until they are translucent, avoiding browning.

Dice the potatoes into small pieces.

Make a roux by adding flour to the butter and bacon grease mixture, stirring carefully to avoid burning.

Add clam juice and chopped clams to the roux mixture.

Add diced potatoes and bacon to the pot.

Pour in chicken stock (about 2 cups) and let the potatoes cook until soft, approximately 20 minutes, tasting occasionally.

Add a pinch of nutmeg and heavy cream to the pot, stirring to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add green onions for color and flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve the chowder hot, optionally with oyster crackers.

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