New England Clam & Sweet Corn Chowder with Crispy Oyster Crackers – Authentic United States Recipe
Coastal Massachusetts classic brimming with briny clams, tender potatoes, and sweet summer corn.
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States (North America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Chopped sea clams and flaky cod, Diced Yukon Gold potatoes, Sweet corn kernels, Fresh thyme, Bay leaf
Ingredients for New England Clam & Sweet Corn Chowder with Crispy Oyster Crackers (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) chopped sea clams and flaky cod, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional United States seasoning (bay leaf, celery, cream or oat cream, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh thyme for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in bay leaf, celery, cream or oat cream, cracked black pepper and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of United States's kitchen.
- Add chopped sea clams and flaky cod and diced Yukon Gold potatoes, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in sweet corn kernels, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.