5.0 from 30 votes
Easy Clam Chowder
Nothing is better than a bowl of homemade soup, this quick and easy clam chowder fits the bill.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lices thick-cut bacon minced
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 /2–ounce cans minced clams (preferably Doxsee brand), clams and juice separated
- 16 ounces bottled clam juice (preferably Doxsee brand)
- 3 medium waxy red boiling potatoes
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% 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.