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California Clam Chowder

By Ken Glass • Clam Chowder • Cuisine?
4.87 Prep: 20m Cook: 40m
Ingredients:
  • 6 slices bacon, or more to taste
  • 2 cups diced red potatoes, or more to taste
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • white pepper to taste
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, undrained, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025