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New England Clam Chowder
Wonderfully creamy New England Clam Chowder is way easier than you think to make at home and about to become a new family favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 (6.5 ounce each) can chopped clams in clam juice
- 8 ounces clam juice
- 6 lices thick cut bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 ribs celery finely chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 ¼ pounds Russet potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes, approx. 3 ½ cups
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes (Optional)
- oyster crackers
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Drain clam juice from cans into a measuring cup. Add enough bottled clam juice to equal 2 ½ cups. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until fat is rendered and slightly brown. Remove half of the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. To the remaining bacon and drippings, melt in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Increase heat to medium high and add celery and onion. Saute for 5-7 minutes or until onions are soft. Add potatoes, garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook an additional 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, reserved 2 ½ cups clam juice, chicken bouillon, bay leaves and all seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer to heat through. Discard bay leaves. Remove from heat and stir in clams. Taste and add salt/pepper to taste. (You may or may not need additional salt depending on how salty your clams and bacon are.) For a thinner or less chunky soup stir in additional heavy cream/milk or chicken broth.
- Top individual servings with reserved bacon and oyster crackers and fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Optional: add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the other spices.
- Optional: add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes with the other spices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
380
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
452mg
(19%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
825IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
15.2mg
(17%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.