4.8 from 18 votes
Clam Chowder
One bowl of this Clam Chowder and you will be swept away by all the rich bold flavor and creamy goodness in every clam filled bite!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound Bacon chopped and divided
- 19.5 ounces canned clams drained, chopped, and juice reserved
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- ½ onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 4 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 15.5 ounces corn drained (1 can)
- 1 cup half and half
- 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Drain clams in a colander and reserve all the clam juice and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat add ¾ chopped bacon, onion, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add in chicken stock and clam juice and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add in cubed potatoes and keep simmering until potatoes are tender, but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Season with garlic salt, dried parsley, black pepper, and onion powder. Pour in corn and chopped clams. Bring to a rolling boil.
- Whisk half and half and cornstarch or flour together to make a rue and pour into soup. Mix to combine and begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and cook remaining bacon. Garnish with bacon and fresh chopped parsley.
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Notes
- To make the chowder thicker add more cornstarch to the half and half.
Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
1253mg
(52%)
Potassium
872mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
16.4mg
(18%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1253mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 872mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.