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Lisa's Creamy Clam Chowder

By Lisa • Clam Chowder • Cuisine?
4.62 Prep: 20m Cook: 40m
Ingredients:
  • 3 slices bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 potatoes, chopped into small chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 small carrots, finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon thyme, or to taste
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025