Clam chowder. Time 1 hour 10 ... Instead, it’s closer to an ice cream, ... so the top will pop up above the rim of the dish). Stick it in the freezer. And, basically, forget about it. ...

Wipe out soup pot and place over moderate heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 12 minutes. Add onions, carrots, celery, 2 teaspoons salt, cayenne, and bay leaf.

Growing up in New England, clam chowder was practically a rite of passage. It was one of the first soups I ever tried, and to this day, I can’t resist its rich and creamy texture filled with ...