New England Clam Chowder - Better Than Any Seafood Shack

SIP AND FEAST COOKBOOK: https://www.sipandfeast.com/cookbook/ Today, we're making New England Clam Chowder. I hope you enjoy it! PRODUCTS USED (affiliate links) Hedley & Bennet Apron: https://amzn.to/4hgBeqR Unicorn Magnum Pepper Grinder: https://amzn.to/3SiXicF T-fal Jumbo Cooker 5 Quart: https://amzn.to/3T6ud54 Lodge 7.5qt Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/3Zu0tNc Faay Flat Edge Wooden Spoon: https://amzn.to/3UW5oaE Olive-Wood Handcrafted Salt Box: https://amzn.to/4h9eiKr Mac Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/48xkbvt Workhorse Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3kIgyvC SUPPORT ON PATREON (FULL MEAL VIDEOS!):   / sipandfeast   SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY RECIPES: https://www.sipandfeast.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / sipandfeast   MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sipandfeast ***PRINT RECIPE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS*** https://www.sipandfeast.com/new-engla... Ingredients For the fresh clams (optional) 16 little neck clams - purged and rinsed 3 1/2 (840ml) cups water For the clam chowder 6 ounces (170g) bacon - diced 2 tablespoons (28g) butter 5 tablespoons (43g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine 1 large onion - diced 3 ribs celery - diced 5 cloves garlic - minced 1 1/2 pounds (680g) Russet potatoes - peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes 3 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams in juice 3 cups (720ml) clam juice - omit if using fresh clams and broth from above 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 large bay leaves 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream salt and pepper - to taste 1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley - minced oyster crackers - for serving instant mashed potato flakes - for thickening, optional VIDEO EDITOR: Billy Mark: @bluecrestproductions Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.