# Clam Chowder

Recipe by [Giulia Bellandi](https://fridge.menu/en/u/giuliabella)

A creamy clam soup with bacon, potatoes and fresh herbs.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Soups

Contains: milk, fish and seafood

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## Ingredients

- 1 kg [Clams](https://fridge.menu/en/i/clams)
- 100 g [Bacon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bacon)
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 1 pcs [Fennel](https://fridge.menu/en/i/fennel) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — peeled and diced
- 700 g [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — peeled and diced
- 3 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 4 pcs [Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/thyme) — sprigs, finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rosemary) — sprigs, finely chopped
- 5 pcs [Sage](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sage) — leaves
- 2 pcs [Bay Leaf](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bay-leaf)
- 100 ml [White Wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/white-wine)
- 200 ml [Double Cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 300 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 400 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — for garnish
- 1 bunch [Chives](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chives) — for garnish

## Steps

1. Clean the clams by rubbing them under a gentle stream of water, but do not soak them.
2. Discard any cracked shells, and tap open ones lightly on the worktop or press gently — if they do not close, discard them.
3. Steam the clams in the white wine in a covered pot for about 5-6 minutes, until opened.
4. Once the clams have opened, remove the pot from the heat and strain the clams through a sieve into a bowl, keeping both the liquid and the clams.
5. Fry the bacon in a large pot in the butter until lightly crisp, add the onion and fry until soft.
6. Add the finely chopped garlic, bay leaves, potatoes, carrots, fennel and the finely chopped fresh herbs to the pot.
7. Let the soup simmer until the potatoes are soft.
8. If you like, blend the soup for a creamier texture, or serve it as it is.
9. Add the clams, warm through and season the soup well with salt, pepper and extra spices if you like.
10. Ladle the soup into large deep bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/clam-soup-ctak2s2c

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