Rhode Island Clam Chowder

This is classic Rhode Island chowder. Only here, we usually use quahogs when making it. This recipe can be substituted either way and turns out great for the clam lover. This is a clear soup. This soup should taste slightly spicy, so adjust flavor to your heat preference

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons dried dill weed
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)
• 2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
• 1 pound shucked clams
• 3 cups clam juice
• 2 large stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
• 1 (15 ounce) can fingerling potatoes, drained and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the shucked clams, clam juice, and chicken stock to a simmer in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir the onion mixture and potatoes into the clams. Season with dill, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Simmer 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.