Boston Clam Chowder (VIDEO) By Kelly Miller • February15,2019 • Updated March 16, 2020 • 6 Comments 863 1 Jump to Recipe Jump to Video This easy Boston Clam Chowder recipe is an easy New England Clam Chowder with chopped clams, bacon, and potatoes! With such a rich flavor, it might be easy to assume that Boston Clam Chowder takes hours to cook. This easy recipe proves that’s simply not true! In as little as 45 minutes from start to finish, you have a wonderful, creamy New England Clam Chowder ready for your family! What is the difference between Boston and New England clam chowder? They are the same! Growing up in Philadelphia, we always called it New England clam chowder, but it goes by Boston clam chowder as well. I can’t resist the thick, creamy chowder in this soup! Is Boston Clam Chowder red or white? As you can see from my photos, it’s white due to the evaporated milk and cream soups in the recipe. Manhattan clam chowder is typically a red broth. Where can I find chopped clams in the grocery store? Canned chopped clams are typically found in the same aisle as the canned tuna, usually on the upper shelves. How to make Boston Clam Chowder: Saute bacon and onion in a stock pot until bacon is cooked and onion is translucent. Stir in evaporated milk and cream of potato soup. Stir in diced potatoes and chopped clams. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender. Can Boston Clam Chowder be frozen? Yes! The texture of the potatoes will change slightly (they will be extra soft) after thawing, but the soup will still taste just as amazing. I like to freeze individual servings from leftovers for quick lunches. More of my favorite soup recipes: Corn off the Cob Soup Green Enchilada Chicken Soup Easy Taco Soup If you liked this recipe for Boston Clam Chowder, please leave a rating and a comment below this post! Boston Clam Chowder Boston Clam Chowder is an easy weeknight New England clam chowder recipe, filled with potatoes, bacon, and yummy clams! 4.19 from 11 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: clam chowder recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 35 minutes minutesTotal Time: 45 minutes minutes Servings: 6 servings Calories: 237kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 3 slices bacon diced▢ 1 onion diced▢ 2 6.5 oz cans chopped clams▢ 12 oz evaporated milk▢ 2 10.75 oz cans cream of potato soup▢ 2 potatoes peeled and diced small▢ salt to taste▢ oyster crackers for garnish InstructionsSaute the diced bacon and onion in a soup pot over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent.Add in chopped clams with juice, evaporated milk, cream of potato soup, and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil stirring, and then reduce heat to a simmer.Continue cooking 25 minutes stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Add salt to taste.Serve warm with oyster crackers. Video NutritionCalories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 3mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 863 1
Christine @ myblissfulmess says March 29, 2020 at 1:36 pm This recipe is so yummy! It’s just as good as any clam chowder served in a restaurant and this is a no fuss version too! I used center cut bacon and fat free evaporated milk to make this WW friendly, clocking out at 7 points on the Blue and Green plans and 5 on the Purple plan. The kids and I LOVED this recipe and since it’s so easy, it is definitely going to make repeated appearances on my table. Reply
Kelly Miller says March 30, 2020 at 8:55 pm Thanks so much for sharing the WW stats and your plan-friendly substitutions, Christine! I’m so glad you liked this soup, it’s one of our top favorites on the site! Reply
Jean Turner says September 21, 2020 at 4:55 pm A bit baffled as to why the clams were drained in the video…..the broth is what makes the chowders flavors best‼ Reply