![Here’s How to Make Canned Clam Chowder So Much Better in 10 Minutes](http://townsquare.media/site/74/files/2015/01/attachment-RS7173_480992087.jpg?w=630&h=418&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Here’s How to Make Canned Clam Chowder So Much Better in 10 Minutes
Okay, so you have exactly... no time for lunch. So, you grab a can of clam chowder (or canned potato soup) and hope for the best. What if I told you that you can doctor up that canned soup and it will taste like you just had a bowl of gourmet, coastal cuisine and it will only take a few minutes.
So, here's what you do:
Ingredients
- 1 large can of clammed chowder
- 1 5 oz can of clams
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (if using stove-top version)
- 1 rib of celery - chopped
- 1/4 onion - chopped
- 2 slices precooked bacon - chopped
- Old Bay Seasoning/fresh parsley
![WOMI-AM logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WOMIAM.png?w=100)
In Microwave
Place chopped celery and onion in a microwave-safe dish. Add two tablespoons of water, cover, and cook on high for 3 minutes. Vegetables should be tender. Stir in soup, clams, bacon, milk, and heat on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Stir halfway through. Top with Old Bay and garnish with fresh parsley.
On Stove Top
Heat oil in a medium stockpot. Add chopped onion and celery. Saute for 3 minutes until crispy tender. Stir in soup, clams, bacon, milk, and heat on medium/low for 6 minutes up to 15 minutes stirring constantly. Top with Old Bay and garnish with fresh parsley.
LOOK: Here are copycat recipes from 20 of the most popular fast-food restaurants in America
KEEP READING: 3-ingredient recipes you can make right now
MORE:What Are the Signature Drinks From Every State?
More From WOMI-AM
![Is Dan Katz Really Riding a Roller Coaster Backwards?](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2015/01/roller-coaster-dan-katz1.png?w=980&q=75)
![Dave, Brett, and Jordan Sample New Larry the Cable Guy Snacks [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/76/files/2015/01/larry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![‘DeflateGate': How Will It Play Out?](http://townsquare.media/site/77/files/2015/01/3317868.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![10 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special on a Budget](http://townsquare.media/site/190/files/2015/01/RS2402_145920365.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Pregnant Woman Can’t Stop Laughing / Crying While Husband Handles Vegetables?](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2015/01/pregnant-woman-crying-laughing.png?w=980&q=75)
![Wrestler Triple H Breaks Character to Comfort Crying Fan [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/488/files/2015/01/post_triple-h_ethan-miller.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Ten Ways to Shine in a Job Interview](http://townsquare.media/site/71/files/2013/01/Large-group-of-Business-people-credit-Digital-Vision-dv1492004.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Registrations Underway for the 2015 Color Blast 5K [Video]](http://townsquare.media/site/76/files/2015/01/Color-Blast.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Kentucky News Now](http://townsquare.media/site/77/files/2013/12/Coffee-Pen-and-Newspaper-Credit-Creatas-76758330-300x225.jpg?w=980&q=75)