Captain Parker's Clam Chowder
User Reviews
3.5
6 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Others
Captain Parker's Clam Chowder
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces salt pork cubed
- 1/4 pound 1 stick butter
- 4 cups diced white or yellow onions
- 1-1/2 cups diced celery stalks
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 quart filtered water
- 3 chef or russet potatoes washed, peeled, and diced
- 6 oz clam base see notes and tips
- 4 cups fresh chopped clams and juice
- 3/4 pound 3 sticks butter
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups light cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot on medium heat, add the salt pork and 1 stick of butter. Cook until the salt pork is lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the browned salt pork and discard.
- Add the onion, celery, celery seed, thyme, and bay leaf to the butter. Cook until the onions have softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the water and potatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil. As soon as the water boils, stir in the clam base. Then, add the clams and clam juice and allow the soup to come back to a rolling boil. Cook until the potatoes are almost tender when checked with a sharp knife, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare a roux (Step 4).
- In another pot over medium heat, add 3 sticks of butter. As soon as the butter starts to melt reduce the heat to low. Add the flour and whisk together continuously until you have a creamy and nutty-smelling mixture that is still pourable.
- As soon as the potatoes are tender, start adding the hot roux to the pot, stirring well to thicken the soup. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
- Slowly add the cream until you get a smooth chowder consistency. Season with salt and pepper, adding more if needed.
- Serve while hot with oyster crackers or saltines.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
864IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 864IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.5
6 reviews
Good
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