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Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

A creamy, comforting clam chowder served in a crusty bread bowl. This quick version uses pantry staples and is ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
650
Protein
25g
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
comfortingcozyAmericanseafoodcreamychunkyweeknightsoup

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the tops off the 2 bread rolls and scoop out the soft insides, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium pot, melt the 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the 1/2 diced onion and 1 diced potato, cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Drain the 2 cans of clams, reserving the juice. Add the clam juice and 1 cup water to the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the 1 cup heavy cream and the clams. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until heated through; season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle the chowder into the bread bowls and serve immediately, with the bread tops on the side for dipping.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

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