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Creamy Clam Chowder

Creamy Clam Chowder prepared dish

This creamy clam chowder is a comforting dish that combines tender clams, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it can be prepared quickly in the microwave for a deliciously satisfying meal. Enjoy this classic dish with crusty bread for a complete experience!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include heavy cream, celery, thyme, black pepper.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 100 g celery (chopped)
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g clams (canned, drained)
  • 30 g butter (melted)
  • 500 ml chicken broth
  • 300 g potatoes (diced)
  • 100 g onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the diced potatoes, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
  2. Add the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and thyme to the bowl, then cover with a microwave-safe lid.
  3. Microwave on high for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the melted butter and heavy cream, then add the drained clams.
  5. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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