Easy Clam Chowder
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5
Easy Clam Chowder
Description
Easy Clam Chowder uses minced clams and their juice, along with bottled clam juice, as the seafood base. The soup begins by crisping thick-cut bacon and sautéing onions in the rendered fat, building a savory foundation. Flour is added and browned slightly to thicken the chowder, then clam juices and water are gradually whisked in. Red potatoes and herbs simmer until tender, imparting body and subtle earthiness.
Heavy cream is stirred in with minced clams and fresh parsley, introducing creaminess and freshness. The chowder is gently heated to marry flavors without overcooking seafood. The soup offers a balanced texture combining chunky potatoes with the smooth, thickened broth and tender clams. It’s suitable as a warming appetizer or filling meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lices Bacon minced, thick-cut
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 /2–ounce cans minced clams (preferably Doxsee brand), clams and juice separated
- 16 ounces clam juice preferably Doxsee brand, bottled
- 3 medium potatoes waxy red, boiling type
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fry the minced bacon in a large pot over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon crisps, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion to the bacon and drippings, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir until the flour takes on a little color, about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the canned and bottled clam juices (do not add the clams yet) and 3 cups water.
- Add the potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the clams, cream, and parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a simmer to heat through. Then remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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