Skippers Clam Chowder Copycat Recipe

I've searched the interwebs far and wide and no one has a a decent Skippers knock off recipe for their amazing clam chowder. Several "claim" to have something similar yet include bacon or hot sauce which are definitely NOT in Skippers' version. So, I did what I always do, test, test and test and came up with my own version!

Give it a try and let me know what you think. I love reviews! Good and bad. Suggestions are welcome. 

Skippers Clam Chowder Copycat Recipe
1 small yellow onion, chopped or 1 Tbsp. dried minced onion or 1 tsp. onion powder

3 Celery stalks finely chopped

1 Tbsp butter

2 (5 ounce) cans minced baby clams, strained, with juice reserved

1 8oz. jar clam juice OR 1 c water + 3 tsp. clam base

5 medium potatoes, peeled and finely cubed

3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of celery soup

2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried parsley

¼ t pepper

Pinch dried dill weed

Add onion, celery and butter to large pot and cook until translucent

Add clam juice from both minced clams and the jar of clam juice.

Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to until potatoes are fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally so potatoes don't stick.

Add clams, soup, cream, parsley, pepper and dill weed. Stir together.

Cook for about 30 minutes on low until heated through. Don’t let it come to a boil or cream separates. Mix occasionally to prevent burning. 

Some of the ingredients are more difficult to find. Here are the brands I use, most can be found at Walmart. The clam base is difficult to find in any store, but of course Amazon carries it all and you can have it delivered to your doorstep too.

Clam juice

Minced clams


Clam base


My favorite cooking pot!