Clam and Bacon Chowder

A simple and delicious clam and bacon chowder flavoured with thyme. The perfect
chowder for those who dislike overly thick chowders.

Servings: 4 people

Author: Chef's Notes

Cook Time:
30 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

Soup

Canadian

bacon clams chowder Fish and Seafood clam and bacon

🧂 Ingredients

1 Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Drain them well, and divide in half.
Leave half the potatoes as they are and mash the other half. Set aside.
2 Put the bacon in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook until brown and crisp.
Drain all the fat but 1 tbsp.
3 Add the celery and onion into the pot with the bacon and cook for about 5
minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.
4 Add the milk into the pot and cook just until it is hot.
5 Stir the mashed potato into the milk, then add in the diced potatoes, and thyme.
Turn the heat down to low and simmer the chowder for about 5 minutes.
6 Add the clams into the chowder, season it with salt and pepper to taste, and
serve.