Thicc Clam Chowder | Kenji's Cooking Show

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 sautéing aromatics in a pot.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened but not browned.

Cut celery lengthwise and then crosswise, add to the pot with the onion.

Sweat the onions and celery over moderate heat, stirring frequently.

Prepare a russet potato by cutting it in half, using only half for the chowder.

Cook the potato separately to avoid thickening the chowder too much.

Once the vegetables are soft, add about a quarter cup of flour to the pot.

Stir in the flour to create a roux, ensuring there are no clumps.

Add about one cup of clam juice and four cups of milk gradually, stirring to incorporate.

Add a couple of bay leaves to the mixture.

Add the canned clams to the pot and stir everything together.

Let the chowder come to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are softened.

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