New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

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American · 50 min · Shellfish · gluten-free

510 cal 26g protein 34g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 (6.5 oz) cans chopped clams
  • 2 (8 oz) bottles bottled clam juice
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 russet potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Cook the chopped bacon until crisp, then set aside, leaving the fat.
  2. Soften the diced onion in the fat with the butter and thyme.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, the juice drained from the clam cans, and the bottled clam juice, and simmer 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the milk and cream and heat through without boiling.
  5. Add the clams and the bacon and cook 3 minutes more.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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