New England Clam Chowder
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New England Clam Chowder
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This New England clam chowder contains bacon, potatoes, clams and vegetables, all simmered in a creamy broth. A classic appetizer or main course option that's hearty enough to satisfy the largest appetites!
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Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 ounce bottles clam juice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ounce can whole baby clams drained
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- additional cooked bacon and oyster crackers or serving optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pot and drain on paper towels.
- Add the onions and celery to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the flour, coating all the vegetables. Add the thyme, bay leaf and potatoes to the pot.
- Pour in the clam juice and broth, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the baby clams and cream. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 8-10 more minutes or until soup has thickened. Stir in the reserved bacon. Top with chopped parsley. Sprinkle with bacon and oyster crackers if desired, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
761mg
(32%)
Potassium
699mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3807IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 699mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3807IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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