Description
Experience the comforting warmth of Gordon Ramsay’s Clam Chowder Recipe, a rich and creamy dish that combines tender clams and smoky bacon for a truly satisfying meal. This chowder is perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, this recipe allows cooks of any level to create an impressive dish that feels gourmet yet approachable. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 720 ml Half and Half
- 3 cans chopped clams with juices reserved
- 560 g potatoes, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot until crisp; set aside and reserve some fat.
- In the same pot, melt butter in the reserved bacon fat; sauté onion and celery until softened.
- Add garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, parsley, thyme, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour; cook for two minutes while stirring to form a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth and Half and Half; stir until smooth.
- Incorporate clam juice, bouillon cube, and bay leaf; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Add potatoes; simmer until fork-tender (20–25 minutes).
- Stir in chopped clams; cook for another five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg