Creamy Gluten-Free Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

2 cans (6.5 ounces each) of minced clams, drained and juice reserved
4 slices of gluten-free bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cups of diced potatoes
2 cups of gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

In the same pot, add the finely chopped onion and cook until it's translucent.

Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the onion. Cook for a couple of minutes.

Pour in the reserved clam juice from the canned clams and the gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Add the drained minced clams to the pot and stir to combine.

Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to incorporate.

Add the butter to the chowder and let it melt, contributing to the richness of the soup.

Season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that the bacon and clam juice might already add some saltiness to the soup.

Once the flavors have melded and the chowder is heated through, ladle it into serving bowls.

Garnish the gluten-free clam chowder with the crispy chopped bacon and chopped fresh parsley.

Serve the creamy gluten-free clam chowder with your favorite gluten-free bread or crackers on the side.

Enjoy this comforting and delicious chowder that brings the flavors of the sea to your table!

Note: Always verify ingredient labels to ensure they are gluten-free. You can customize the chowder by adding vegetables like celery or carrots if desired.