New England Clam Chowder for Two

This New England clam chowder recipe for 2 is creamy and filled with bacon and potatoes for a flavor that's unbeatable. Serve with oyster crackers.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 676 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 strips bacon strips, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced potatoes, drained
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can clam juice
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams
• 1 pinch Ground white pepper to taste
• 1 cup Oyster crackers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir bacon in the hot saucepan until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels to drain.

Step 2

Cook and stir celery and onion in drippings in the saucepan until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Add potatoes, clam juice, milk, and clams with their liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 4

Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with bacon, and serve with oyster crackers.