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Clam chowder. 12/13/25

These chilly days really call for a bowl of warming soup. Our clam chowder really fills the bill. For the recipe please see my post from October, 2025.

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Clam Chowder. 10/15/25

The clam chowder that I make is a cross between the traditional New England clam chowder and Rhode Island clam chowder. It is not so thick that your spoon can stand up in it but it is not just the … Continue reading

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New England clam chowder. 9/18/25

It has finally cooled off for a few days so I thought I’d make soup. This clam chowder is one of our favorites. Here’s the recipe from my blog entry last January. Oops! I did not post the recipe in … Continue reading

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New England clam chowder. 3/7/25

In the winter we probably have clam chowder every couple of weeks. Since John and I met in college in Massachusetts way back in 1968, New England clam chowder is the style we love. Some chowders that you buy are … Continue reading

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New England Clam Chowder. 1/31/25

Except for chopping up potatoes, onions, leeks, and celery everything else is pretty much a pantry item. We used canned minced clams, clam juice, the liquid from the clams, and some heavy cream. We made a big pot of it … Continue reading

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New England Clam Chowder. 11/14/24

When we were first married John and I lived in Massachusetts. Since we never ate any sort of seafood in my house growing up (New Jersey) the first clam chowder I ever had was New England clam chowder. I wasn’t … Continue reading

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New England clam chowder. 11/29/23

We made our usual clam chowder making a broth of half and half, clam juice, the juice from the canned clams, and white wine. The vegetables and herbs in it are leeks, onions, celery, thyme, tarragon, and potatoes. Simmer the … Continue reading

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New England Clam Chowder. 10/27/23

Here is my recipe for New England clam chowder. The heavy cream measure is as decadent as you like, anywhere from 2 tablespoons to 1/2 cup or more. The consistency is soupy not paste-like. I think it is delicious.

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New England clam chowder. 9/23/23

I am so happy to be making soups and stews again! The weather here in Northern California has been in the 70s during the day and in the 50s at night. Currently at about 5:30 PM it is in the … Continue reading

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Light clam chowder with oyster crackers 4/7/23

How can you make a creamy clam chowder light? I use only 1/4 cup of cream which works out to be about 1 tablespoon per person and I add russet potatoes instead of waxy ones. Russet potatoes break down slightly … Continue reading

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