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Bean, Clam & Corn Chowder

Clam meat, corn and white beans are paired with diced bacon sautéed with butter, onions, cumin and coriander in this decadently rich and creamy chowder...

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Servings
8
Cuisine Type
  • american
Day Part
  • lunch
  • dinner
Menu Part
  • soup
Main Ingredient
  • Seafood
  • Vegetables
  • Beans
  • Dairy

Clam meat, corn and white beans are paired with diced bacon sautéed with butter, onions, cumin and coriander in this decadently rich and creamy chowder.

Ingredients

8 oz. thick-cut bacon, diced
2 tbsp. butter
2 large onions, diced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
1⁄4 cup flour
30-oz. clam meat, drained, liquid reserved
1⁄2 cup bottled clam juice
4 cups canned white beans, drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
 

Steps

1. In a large pot, fry bacon until slightly brown. Add butter, onions, cumin, coriander and cook, stirring, until onions are tender, approx. 10 min. Add flour and stir another 5 min.

2. Add reserved clam broth, clam juice and white beans. Simmer another 5 min. and season liberally with ground black pepper.

3. Add clams, simmer another 10-15 min. Add milk and cream and stir well over low heat until hot and thickened. Adjust seasonings and stir in cilantro.

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