BEST HOMEMADE CLAM CHOWDER RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet put the onion, carrot, and potatoes. Add the clam juice from the canned clams. And then add enough water just to cover the veggies.
• Let cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes…or until soft.
• While those are cooking add butter to a large soup pot, melt it. Whisk in the flour, then the cream and milk right about the time the veggies are done.
• When the veggies are done add them, the thyme, Old Bay, salt and pepper to the large soup pot. Stir everything. Heat but don’t boil.
• Stir the clams, vinegar, and wine in just at the end. Taste and add more seasoning as needed.
• Serve warm with fresh parsley on top. And bread. Always serve with bread…yum!

Steps:

• Drain clams, reserving up to 2 cups of clam juice. If needed, add enough water to clam juice to make 2 cups.
• Add diced bacon to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered, but the bacon is not crispy.
• Add onion, butter, thyme and celery seed or celery. Deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot, then saute until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes.
• Add garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Add clam juice and potatoes and stir to combine.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 4 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove about half the potatoes to a bowl and set aside. Remove thyme sprigs and discard.
• Use an immersion blender to process soup mixture until smooth. Return reserved potatoes to the pot along with the clams and half and half.
• Cook and stir on the WARM function until chowder is heated through. (Switch to the SAUTE function if needed, but do not boil.)
• Garnish with snipped chives