Homemade Seafood Chowder | How to Make Seafood Chowder

Cook bacon in a pot until crispy, then remove some for topping later.

Add chopped celery, shallot, leek, and green onions to the pot with bacon fat and sauté until soft.

Add chopped mushrooms to the sautéed vegetables and cook until softened.

Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then season with white pepper and thyme leaves.

Add chicken stock and pre-cooked potatoes to the pot, stir, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Add clam juice and simmer for another 5 minutes to build flavor.

Make a slurry by whisking flour into half and half until smooth, then slowly add to the pot while stirring to thicken the chowder.

Add clams, shrimp, scallops, and remaining half and half to the pot, stirring gently and ensuring not to boil.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve topped with reserved bacon, cheese, and green onions.

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