Clam Chowder
Gordon Ramsay’s Clam Chowder is a creamy, hearty dish packed with flavor from crispy bacon, fresh clams, and various seasonings, perfect for cold weather or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or ½ teaspoon Tabasco) Adjust according to spice preference
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup flour For thickening
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 720 ml Half and Half Creamy base for chowder
- 240 ml clam juice Reserve juices from canned clams
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 1 leaf bay leaf Remove before serving
- 560 g potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cans chopped clams, juices reserved
- Fresh parsley and cracked black pepper, for serving Garnish
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the bacon over low heat until it gets crispy. Set it aside and reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat.
- Add butter to the reserved bacon fat in the pot. Cook the diced onion and celery for about 5 to 6 minutes until they are softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and the seasonings. Cook for 1 minute to let the flavors blend.
- Add flour to the mixture and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and Half and Half, mixing until the mixture is smooth.
Cooking
- Stir in the clam juice, chicken bouillon cube, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes and let them simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until they are fork-tender.
- After that, stir in the clams and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Finally, remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
This chowder is best enjoyed hot, topped with crispy bacon, fresh parsley, and cracked black pepper. Pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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