Quick and Delicious Clam Chowder
No baby yet. Thanks for all your well-wishes, but this little tike is content right now to stay squished up next to my bladder and cause me great discomfort.
In order to pass the time to his birth (is that a contraction I feel???) here is a fabulous recipe for a quick and easy clam chowder that I tried last week.
Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, this was very easy to put together and was surprisingly delicious.
Not thick enough in my book for bread bowls, it was perfect with served with a crusty roll and my husband, who is a self-proclaimed clam chowder afficionado, declared it a “make-again.” That’s pretty high praise.
I actually loved the fact that it seemed a bit lighter in texture and consistency (not heavy and glue-y) than other clam chowders I’ve made.
The bacon adds great smokiness and flavor and is perfect paired with the silkiness of the cream.
My only advice is don’t oversalt the soup – the bacon and clams add just the right amount of salt without being too overpowering!
Cornbread Muffins or Cornbread and Fluffy Honey Butter
Broiled or griddled cheese quesadillas (for a fancier quesadilla these Crispy Cheese Wraps)
Fresh, seasonal fruit
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Yum yum yum! Made this for supper tonight and it’s spool delicious! I know this is a 2 yr old post but I could not help but comment on the yumminess!
Sorry no baby yet! I was actually just thinking of you, as my friend just had her baby over-due. Here’s hoping baby comes soon and everything goes well! (BTW, I hope your hubby cooks for you for a while after you have the baby!) Oh, and soup looks yummy. ๐
Hey Mel. I was extremely skeptical about the clam chowder. I’m not a big soup fan, but Kylie has wanted to make it since you posted, and I finally acquiesced. Honestly, it was delicious. I really, really liked it. I liked it even though she substituted turkey bacon and light cream. I liked it even though we used shady looking off-brand clams that were a little sandy. Although I pouted when Kylie told me what was for dinner, I even admitted-and I’m not prone to admit anything-to her that I thought it was wonderful.
Happy birth! Congratulations!
I can’t believe you are still cooking!!! ๐ You are amazing. Good luck and keep us posted!
Oh my gosh, I LOVE a good clam chowder and this looks great!
This looks so good! I am loving the addition of bacon!
This sounds delicious – perfect for cold Utah winter nights!
First of all, congratulations ! I just wanted to let you know I blogged about you ! I made your clam chowder recipe last night, and it was divine ! Thank you so much for posting this recipe !!
That chowder looks great.
So sorry he’s taking his own sweet time. My first baby was two weeks late and it was torture! Crossing my fingers that he comes soon. Thanks for posting a yummy recipe in the meantime!
Queen B. – I just commented on your blog. So many of your recipes look great! Anyway, your enthusiasm is always so fun – thanks for commenting and letting me know this was a hit!
Nate – you make me laugh, like always. Glad Kylie forced you to eat this and that you liked it. Stop pouting when she makes you dinner!
I love clam chowder and have yet to find my own recipe that I love–so I’ll for sure try this. Good luck on having your darling little nubbin! I’m sure you’re a pro by now :-). Thanks for still sharing in the midst of that end of pregnancy state (I know…it can get a little old…all those trips to the bathroom and no more sleep). Good luck!
i, for one, hate waiting. for anything. that being said, i hereby pass all my patience (what little there is) over to you while you wait. ๐
All your new recipes look so yummy! And you are like supermom because most women would be laying on the couch all day right now, not fixing yummy dishes! Go girl! ๐
This is the first time I have actually been sad to see a new recipe. I hope these last few days go quickly for you. The soup looks great and I can always use a new soup recipe this season! Good Luck!