Search results
- Crawford Smith
- Sauteed alliums. The shortcut to making anything taste good is sizzling some onions and garlic in oil, and canned clam chowder is no exception. Sauteed alliums (onions, garlic, and other related vegetables) will add complexity, savoriness, and sweetness to your canned soup, lending it just a touch of homemade flavor.
- Chiles. Canned clam chowder is undeniably decadent, rich, and creamy, but it can lack balance — it's good to add pungent, sharp, or acidic ingredients to cut through the thick broth and wake up your palate.
- Bacon or ham. Instead of trying to temper the creaminess of the chowder with zesty ingredients, you can lean in and double down on rich flavors. Recipes for homemade clam chowder frequently contain some kind of smoked, cured pork, but you won't find this ingredient in many brands of canned clam chowder, including Campbell's.
- Cream. Cream is another great way to make canned chowder feel more luxurious. Although the tinned soup has a creamy mouthfeel and a white color, it can tend to be light on actual dairy.
Jun 21, 2024 · We've assembled the best tips for dressing up your disappointing canned clam chowder to give it a fresh look and a delicious, homemade flavor. Make your canned clam chowder taste homemade by tossing in more clams, thickening it up with a roux, or adding in some crispy, salty bacon.
- Why You’Ll Love This Recipe
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Clam Chowder
- Expert Tips
Classic comfort foodsure to be a family favoriteQuick prep time in 15 minutesEasy recipe perfect for those days when you just can’t!ButterVegetables –Potatoes, celery, onion, garlicClam juiceCanned clamsCook onions, celery, and garlic in butter until soft.Add potatoes, clams, juice, and stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender.Thicken and allow to cook a few more minutes.Add the cream and seasonings.I’ve made this with new red potatoes and didn’t peel them. Easy peasy.A gentle simmer is better than a rolling boil to allow flavors to develop without overcooking the clams or vegetables.Cooking it a little longer makes the potatoes softer and helps thicken the soup.Clam chowder also makes for THE best leftovers. The flavors have a chance to really marinate together, and it is so good the next day or two!- (1)
- 531
- Main Course, Soup
directions. Drain the liquid from the canned clams/mussels and add enough water to make 1 1/2 cup. Place liquid in a sauce pan Add onion, S& P and potato. Cook at medium heat until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat to low.
- (1)
- 500
- Chowders
May 21, 2023 · First, clam chowder takes time, even if you start with canned clams. It is not as quick as just heating a can of soup. Second, you must ensure you have fresh ingredients like dairy, aromatics, and potatoes on hand. These things aren't shelf stable the way canned clam chowder is.
Aug 31, 2023 · Many restaurants—reputable ones who make great chowder, at that—use canned or frozen chopped clams to great effect. Clam juice can also be an effective way of adding in some clam flavor—even when the fresh guys are available.
People also ask
Can you use canned clams for chowder?
How do you cook clams in chowder?
How do you make New England clam chowder?
What is New England clam chowder?
Is clam chowder gluten-free?
What is the difference between New England clam chowder and Manhattan clams?
You can use either canned or fresh clams for New England Clam Chowder -whatever is most convenient or you and fits your budget. I’ve outlined how to use canned clams and how to use fresh clams below and in the actual recipe so there are no excuses not to make homemade clam chowder!
