Classic New England Seafood Chowder
Creamy, briny chowder loaded with clams, shrimp, and cod in a buttery potato and celery base. Ready in under 45 minutes with minimal chopping.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, ~1 minute.
Step 2
Add celery and onion, sauté until softened and fragrant, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Add potatoes and clam juice, bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, ~12 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in clam meat and cod chunks. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until fish is barely opaque.
Step 5
Add shrimp and cream. Simmer 2 minutes until shrimp curl and turn pink.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy pot (6-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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