Seaside New England Clam Chowder (Weeknight-Friendly)

"Create a classic, weeknight-easy soup called Mine Seaside New England Clam Chowder (Weeknight-Friendly), inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Mine.’ Vibe: coastal, steady, home-at-last—tradition that makes you feel safe.Core: chopped bacon (or olive oil), onion, celery, garlic, butter, flour, bottled clam juice (or seafood stock), canned chopped clams (with juice), Yukon gold or russet potatoes (diced), bay leaf, dried thyme, whole milk plus a splash of cream, black pepper, salt. Optional: a handful of corn; parsley to finish.Method: render bacon crisp; sauté onion/celery/garlic in drippings (or olive oil); stir in butter + flour to make a light roux; whisk in clam juice; add potatoes, bay, thyme; simmer till tender. Lower heat, stir in milk/cream; fold in clams last and warm gently (don’t boil) so they stay tender.Serve: in warm bowls or mugs with oyster crackers or buttered crusty bread; parsley and black pepper on top; hot sauce optional.Include: yield 4; total time ~35–40 minutes; exact ingredient amounts; step-by-step with cues (potatoes tender, chowder lightly coats the spoon); make-ahead/reheat notes (gentle heat, no boil).Swaps: pescatarian (skip bacon, use olive oil); gluten-free (GF flour or cornstarch slurry); dairy-free (olive oil + unsweetened plant milk thickened with a little cornstarch—note flavor shift); thick/thin texture options.Plating: creamy, pale chowder with golden potato cubes and green parsley flecks—simple, steady, home-kitchen accessible"

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Cozy up to this classic New England clam chowder inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Mine.’ Creamy, briny, and rooted in tradition, it blends crisp bacon, tender potatoes, and sweet clams in a buttery roux with fragrant herbs. Perfectly balanced and quick to make, this coastal comfort soup feels like home—steady, warm, and soul-satisfying. Serve with crusty bread for a simple weeknight hug.

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Name: Seaside New England Clam Chowder (Weeknight-Friendly)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped (or 3 tbsp olive oil for pescatarian); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch slurry); 3 cups bottled clam juice (or seafood stock); 2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams, with juice; 2 cups Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1/2-inch cubes); 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 ½ cups whole milk; ¼ cup heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional: ½ cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh); Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, oyster crackers or crusty bread, hot sauce

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