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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Clam Chowder
5 from 3 votes

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Clam Chowder

Thick, creamy, luscious gluten-free dairy-free clam chowder with crispy bacon, white wine and delicious potatoes. Easy enough to make for weeknight meals, yet fancy enough to serve guests at holidays or a special occasion.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings: 4 to 8 Servings
Calories: 864 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 Bacon chopped, thick-cut strips
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped, large
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour gluten-free
  • 4 Yukon Gold potatoes chopped into bite sizes, large
  • 2 coconut milk 15-oz cans, full-fat
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 6 clams in juice, 6.5-oz cans
  • 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chop the bacon and place the chunks in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a soup pot or a Dutch oven. Cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until much of the fat has rendered.
  2. Tip: I typically cover the pot to help heat the bacon up so that the fat renders quicker.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked bacon bits from the pot, leaving behind all of the bacon drippings. Set the cooked bacon aside to use later.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour until it is well-incorporated with the onion.
  6. Add in the rest of the ingredients to the pot (the cooked crispy bacon, chopped Yukon gold potatoes, the whole can of coconut milk, white wine, and clams).
  7. Stir well, cover, and bring everything to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through. Cook clam chowder for longer (40 to 50 minutes) at a gentle simmer if you have the time. Taste the delicious chowder for flavor and add more salt or plenty of black pepper to your personal taste.
  8. Serve clam chowder in bowls with your choice of oyster crackers, rolls, cornbread, etc.

Notes

  • *Choose a dry white wine like sauvignon blanc. You can also pick up a small bottle of cooking wine if you don’t normally drink wine (no reason to open a full bottle when you only need ⅓ cup).
  • **You can use any type of clams you love. If you use clams that aren’t packed in water, drain them and add 1 cup of clam juice to the recipe.
  • Store any leftover clam chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Large Bowl (of 4) Calories 864kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 37g (185%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 2724mg (114%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 to 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 864

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Large Bowl (of 4)
Calories 864kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 37g 185%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 2724mg 114%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.