5 from 168 votes
Red Lobster Clam Chowder
Red Lobster Clam Chowder is a creamy soup with tender russet potatoes and minced clams, enriched with butter, half and half, and clam juice for a smooth, hearty texture. The slow simmer melds the flavors gently, creating a comforting chowder that pairs well with crusty bread. This recipe suits those wanting a rich, homemade clam chowder with a balanced blend of seafood and creamy elements.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
238 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups russet potato peeled and cubed into 1/2" X 1/2" pieces
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoon green onion the white part only, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cans clams minced, 6.5 ounce, reserve juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 16 ounces half and half
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/3 cup clam juice bottled
- fresh parsley (minced for garnish)
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water; cook on medium heat until tender. Remove potatoes from heat, drain and set aside. In 2 quart saucepan on medium-low heat, melt butter.
- Add diced onions and cook until onions are slightly clear in color. Add flour to butter and stir briskly. The mixture will start to thicken. Add half and half a little at a time while stirring briskly. The mixture will be creamy and will look like thick cream. Place salt, clams, and juice from cans, potatoes, bottled clam juice and milk with the mixture.
- On medium-low temperature, bring chowder to a slow boil. Turn temperature down to low and let chowder simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Chowder, hard rolls, fresh whipped butter, and a cozy fire will warm your tummy and your soul.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
256mg
(5%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
625IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3.3mg
(4%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.