The Best Clam Chowder Recipe 

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and contains beneficial fats.

In a pan, add carrots, onions, and celery on medium heat.

Add diced potatoes to the pan.

Drain the juice from the canned clams and add the clams to the pan.

Cover the vegetables and potatoes with water and cook until tender.

In a separate pan, melt 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter on medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the melted butter to make a roux.

Season the roux with salt and pepper.

Stir in 2 cups of half and half to the roux and cook until the flour taste is gone.

Add the cooked vegetables and clams to the roux mixture.

Let the chowder simmer for about 5 minutes to warm the clams without boiling.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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