5.0 from 42 votes
Recipe for Clam Chowder
This savory recipe for clam chowder is so flavorful and delicious, and super easy to make. It's the perfect warm soup for a cozy night!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4-5 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 .5 ounce cans clams drained and juice reserved
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large pot over medium heat, and cook until crisp and browned. Remove the bacon from the pot and place it on paper towels to drain.
- Add the butter, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions and celery are softened.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth, clam juice, pepper, salt, and Old Bay seasoning to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and easily pierced with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, half and half, and milk. Pour the flour mixture into the pot and cook for 10 minutes, or until thickened.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
691mg
(29%)
Potassium
612mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.