How to Make Wilma's Clam Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood chowder is a classic dish with a long history, and it always seems to hit the spot when you're craving something hearty and comforting. One of the best versions of this beloved dish is Wilma's Clam Chowder. This recipe has been passed down through generations in my family and has become a beloved staple at family gatherings and dinner parties.

Wilma's Clam Chowder is a rich and creamy soup filled with tender clams, potatoes, and flavorful seasonings. The combination of savory clam...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Drain juice from the clams into a medium size pot, set the clams aside. Add water or bottled clam juice. Add potatoes and onions to the pot and cover. Cook over a medium heat until potatoes are soft. Stirring occasionally.
  • Add milk, evaporated milk, butter or margarine, parsley, thyme, seafood seasoning, celery salt, salt and pepper to taste, cracker crumbs and clams.
  • Simmer until soup is about to boil, be careful not to let it boil. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    559 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 619mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 57mg
    • Calcium: 485mg
    • Iron: 16mg
    • Potassium: 1743mg