Dinner for 6
New England Clam Chowder
Bacon, vegetables, potatoes, clams, and cream simmer together into a thick, savory New England soup.
Typical price
$10.92for 4 servings
$2.73 per serving$10.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.50Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.05 lb | $1.02Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups clam juice
- 3 cups russet potatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cans (10 oz) chopped clams
- 3 tbsp butter
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and leave 2 tablespoons fat in the pot.
- Cook the onion and celery in the pot for 6 minutes, then stir in the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the clam juice, then add the potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the milk, cream, and clams, then simmer for 5 minutes and remove the bay leaf.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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