Disneyland Clam Chowder Recipe
The clam chowder at Disneyland's Royal Street Veranda is a must-try culinary delight nestled in the heart of New Orleans Square. This creamy, flavorful soup is served in a freshly baked sourdough bread bowl, adding a delightful texture to each bite. Rich with tender clams, diced potatoes, and a blend of savory spices, the chowder provides a warm and comforting meal perfect for any time of the year. The Royal Street Veranda, with its charming outdoor seating and lively atmosphere, enhances the dining experience, making it a beloved spot for both regular visitors and first-time guests seeking a taste of Disneyland magic. Now, you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen with this Disneyland clam chowder recipe.
Cooking Tips
You do not need to purchase extra clam juice to make this recipe. Just drain the juice from the canned clams and that should be enough. I also changed the original recipe to use 2 cups of clams instead of 1 cup because I like my chowder full of clams. You can adjust any ingredients to suit your tastes!
The ingredients for the Disneyland Clam Chowder recipe include:
- Butter
- Flour
- Vegetable oil
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Red pepper
- Green pepper
- Clam juice
- Heavy cream
- Clams
- Thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
The Disneyland Clam Chowder recipe is easy to make and it is the best treat to make when you're missing Disneyland. This is a simple recipe that will transport you straight to Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square. If you want to create another iconic Disney food at home, check out my Disneyland Garlic Pretzel Bread. Enjoy!
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Clam Chowder is an iconic Disney food that make a perfect lunch or dinner.
- 5 tbsp Butter
- 5 tbsp Flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.5 cups potatoes (diced)
- .5 cup onions (diced)
- .5 cup green peppers (diced)
- .5 cup red peppers (diced)
- 2.25 cups clam juice
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups clams
- .5 tbsp thyme
- .25 tsp salt
- black pepper (to taste)
Melt butter in a saucepan; add flour to create a roux.
Cook over medium until it's light brown in color; set aside.
- In another pot, heat oil. Saute potatoes, onions, peppers over medium until tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain canned clams and preserve the clam juice. Add clam juice to the potato/pepper mixture and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
Add heavy cream, clams, spices and the roux.
Whisk well to blend in the roux.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve in a bread bowl or with a baguette ♨ and enjoy!
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 296kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23g36%
- Saturated Fat 13g65%
- Cholesterol 72mg24%
- Sodium 612mg26%
- Potassium 314mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
