4 classic clam chowder Recipes

thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice, onion, cut into medium dice, dried thyme leaves, bay leaves, leftover mashed potatoes, clam juice, minced clams (clams and juice separated), water, new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes, heavy cream, minced fresh parsley, salt and pepper, to taste

cherrystone clams, a little bottled clam juice (if necessary), quarter lb bacon, cut into quarter-inch dice, onion, peeled and cut into quarter-inch dice, celery stalk, cut into quarter-inch dice, carrot, cut into quarter-inch dice, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into half-inch cubes, tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped, fresh thyme leaves

minced clams, boiled white potatoes, drained, corn, carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, clam juice (or more ), salt, chopped hard-boiled eggs, whole milk, butter, white pepper, fresh parsley, crab boil , spice (optional), hot sauce (optional)