How long does it take to make Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia)?

About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia) recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Greek Mommy on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia)

Name: Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g clams; 300 g cod fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 piece onion; 3 clove garlic cloves; 2 piece tomato; 500 ml water; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 1 piece lemon; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 200 g Greek yogurt; 1 piece bay leaf; Better Than Bouillon (chicken base); diced potatoes; diced carrots; 30 ml stew broth

A bright, herb‑infused Greek clam chowder that blends the briny sweetness of clams with tender cod, all finished with a creamy swirl of Greek yogurt and fresh dill. This comforting stew is quick to prepare and delivers a burst of Mediterranean flavor in every spoonful.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

1 1/10 lb clams
11 oz cod fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 piece onion
3 clove garlic cloves
2 piece tomato
1 1/10 pt water
2 tbsp fresh dill
1 piece lemon
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1 piece bay leaf
Better Than Bouillon (chicken base)
diced potatoes
diced carrots

Yogurt Sauce

7 1/10 oz Greek yogurt
1 fl oz stew broth

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
3
Stir in diced tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken base to the pot containing diced vegetables.
5
Add diced potatoes, diced carrots, and additional diced onions (if desired) to the pot.
6
Pour in water and add bay leaf, bring to a simmer.
7
Add clams and cod pieces, cover and cook until clams open and fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir the chowder.
9
Remove from heat, stir in chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
10
In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with a splash of the stew broth to temper it, then fold into the pot to create a creamy, tangy sauce.
11
Serve hot, garnished with extra dill if desired.

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How long does it take to make Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia)?: About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia) recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Greek Clam Chowder (Kakavia) recipe come from?: It was shared by Greek Mommy on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.