Mom's Clam Chowder
Homemade clam chowder is such a treat! It's light, creamy, and oh so satisfying. This delicious recipe is from my mother-in-love, Veralene Hillis. Serve with warm crusty sourdough bread or crackers for dipping!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 (26 oz.) can minced clams un-drained (I buy mine at Costco)
- 1 lb. potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 c. half and half
- 1/2 c. whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp. seasoning salt
- 1 dash ground thyme
- 1 dash ground white pepper
- 1 pat butter for each serving bowl
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and boil until tender, drain and return to pot, mash lightly, set aside.
- In a separate pot heat clams with liquid, simmer to keep warm.
- In another pot, heat half & half, whipping cream and seasonings until scalded.
- Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes. Stir in clams.
- Serve in soup bowls with a pat of butter. Garnish with crispy crumbled bacon and chopped parsley, if desired.
- To make it a complete meal, serve with salad and warm sourdough bread.
Notes
Cook's Note: This recipe is so good, we always double it, even triple it!! It’s even better the next day.