New England Clam Chowder | Chef Jean-Pierre

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.

Wash the clams multiple times to remove sand.

Poach the clams in boiling chardonnay until they open, then remove them to avoid overcooking.

Strain the clam juice using a fine mesh strainer to remove sand.

Chop the clams into smaller pieces if desired.

Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and use the bacon fat to sauté onions and celery.

Add potatoes and the strained clam juice to the pot and simmer until potatoes are tender.

Stir in the chopped clams and fresh thyme, cooking until heated through.

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