Rhode Island Clam Chowder
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4.9
99 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
177 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
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You've heard of New England & Manhattan, but have you ever tried Rhode Island Clam Chowder? It's a lighter, brighter version of the classics!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh clams steamed and chopped (instructions to follow), or about 2 cups rinsed canned clams.
- 4 cloves garlic, divided minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 4-6 small red potatoes, quartered or cut small about 1 1/2 cups
- 2-4 slices Bacon fried crispy and crumbled
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 cup
- 1/2 large white onion, chopped 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons salt
- pepper to taste
- 3 cups of water or clam juice, see notes.
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Instructions
- Clean clams by rinsing them well and placing them in a bowl filled with cold water and sprinkled with ground pepper. Let sit for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prep your veggies and in a large pot or dutch oven, cook your bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and place on paper towel lined plate to cool. Remove most of the bacon grease, but reserve a little (at least 1/2 tablespoon) in the pot.
- After the hour, scoop out clams with a slotted spoon (do not pour into a colander, sand will have rested to the bottom of the bowl), rinse again, and scrub the outside of the shells to remove any last bits.
- In a large sauté pan on medium, heat olive oil and sauté garlic 1/2 of the garlic for 1 - 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook for about 2 - 3 minutes. Add clams and cover pan. Let steam for 8-10 minutes until clams are opened.
- Remove clams from pan and discard any clams that have not opened. Clean clams out of shells, give a quick chop on a cutting board, and set aside.
- Heat the pot you cooked your bacon and that has some bacon grease to medium. Add onions, garlic, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes. Add potatoes, thyme, and then water +/ clam juice enough to cover all ingredients. Add 1-2 teaspoons of salt and fresh ground pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are soft, approximately 20 minutes.
- Once potatoes are almost tender, add clams and crumbled bacon to the pot and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Water and Clam Juice
- Water and Clam Juice
- For the broth of the chowder, you can use either just water or a combination of water and clam juice. Use max 1/2 cup of clam juice. It will add a briny, salty flavor so if using any amount, cut the salt. Also, if using clam juice I would substitute the bacon grease to cook the onions and garlic in and use olive oil or butter instead.
- Canned Clams- Just reserve some of the juice from the can.
- Fresh Clams - You can buy some clam juice, or you can also use up to 1/4 cup of the broth from the steaming of the clams.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Thyme: Substitute 3 sprigs of fresh thyme and add whole to the chowder. Remove sprigs before serving.
- Bacon Grease: Use 1/2 - 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil. We suggest this especially if you're using 1/2 cup of clam juice mixed with the water because of the saltiness of the clam juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
1042mg
(43%)
Potassium
700mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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