New England Clam Chowder for Two

A pantry stocked with canned staples like canned clams makes creative and delicious homemade meals like this chowder possible any night of the week.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 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

In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes; remove to paper towels.

Step 2

In drippings remaining in saucepan over medium heat, cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.

Step 3

Add potatoes, clam juice, clams with their liquid and milk. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with bacon. Serve with oyster crackers if desired.