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Microwave Clam Chowder

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Jane Cantrell

"From Turlock, California, Mary Jane Cantrell contends, 'This tastes as good as chowder served at restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams
  • 1 1/2 cups diced peeled raw potatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • Minced fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 6 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

FOOTNOTE

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested using a 700-watt microwave, so cooking times may vary slightly if your oven has a different wattage.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Scott Y.
Never would have thought a microwave chowder could be much good, but this was fantastic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by JIMJEANNE
Like the other reviewers, I could not see how a chowder made in the microwave could be all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by mommafabes
Very, very yummy!! I was skeptical about it being done soley in the microwave however it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by SONYABOW
Family loved it; could not have been easier. Added extra clams because that is the way they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by Caroline C
I made this on the stove. The changes I made were to add some Old Bay seasoning for flavor,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by TAZWIFE
My husband loved this!! I only made half a recipe just in case he didn't like it. I should... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Mora
this was very good. I added a splash of sherry at the end because I like that flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by SUZ830
The chowder was good but not as flavorful as I would like. I had a bit of a problem with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by jdsk9queen