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Traditional New England Clam Chowder


Submitted by kate44sc

Makes 8 servings

An extremely light and flavorful chowder. Traditional style, thin (no flour added) and deeeelicious!

Ingredients
2 cups clams
16 oz clam juice
1 1/2 ounce bacon, chopped into pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 1/2 tsp butter
2 cups potato, chopped
1 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp bay leaf
12 oz fat free evaporated milk
5 oz evaporated milk
1 1/2 cup milk
50 g sherry (about 2 tbsp)
Directions
  1. Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.

  2. Drain the fat except for 2 tsp.

  3. Add the onion, celery and bacon into the pan and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add the clam juice, thyme, bay leaf and potatos and simmer over low heat about 15 minutes.

  5. Add the evaporated milks, 1% milk, sherry and clams.

  6. Simmer at least 15 minutes, the longer the better.

Categories

Seafood, Main Dish, Soup, American, Simmer
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 273.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
187
Calories from Fat
53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
5.9g
9%
Saturated Fat
2.4g
12%
Cholesterol
37mg
12%
Sodium
635mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates
15.6g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0.9g
4%
Sugars
9.8g
Protein
19.5g
Vitamin A 11% • Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 26% • Iron 64%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis
Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
   Good points
  • High in calcium
  • Very high in iron
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in riboflavin
  • High in selenium
  • Very high in vitamin B12
  • High in vitamin C
    		•    Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • High in sugar
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