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Quick and Delicious Clam Chowder

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lices thick-cut bacon cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 bottles bottles (8-ounces each) clam juice
  • 4 cans cans (6.5-ounces each) minced clams drain and reserve clam juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 medium Russet potatoes about 1 1/2 pounds, scrubbed and diced medium
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Fry bacon in medium saucepan (I used a medium enameled dutch oven) over medium-low heat until fat renders and bacon crisps, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion to bacon; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour; stir until lightly colored, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in bottled clam juice, reserved clam juice from clams, and water.
  3. Add potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 6 minutes (don’t overcook the potatoes or they will become mushy after adding the cream and bringing to a simmer!).
  4. Add clams, cream, parsley, and salt and ground pepper to taste (be careful not to oversalt!); bring to simmer.
  5. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

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