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    Pacific Northwest Clam Chowder

    A creamy chowder loaded with local clams, potatoes, and bacon, simmered in a rich milk broth.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 35 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Pacific Northwest KitchenCategory
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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove, leaving the fat.
    2. Cook the onion and celery in the fat until soft; add the butter and flour and cook 2 minutes.
    3. Whisk in the clam juice, add the potatoes, and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes.
    4. Stir in the clams, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and thyme; heat gently without boiling for 5 minutes.
    5. Serve hot, topped with bacon and oyster crackers.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Add the clams last and heat gently — they turn rubbery if boiled. It's even better the next day.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook35 min
    Servings6
    CategoryPacific Northwest Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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