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Clam Chowder Recipe

A hearty and creamy clam chowder that's perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 slices Bacon chopped
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups Clam juice
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cans Clams with juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • 2. In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon fat until softened.
  • 3. Add the potatoes and clam juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • 4. Stir in the heavy cream, clams with juice, and butter. Cook until heated through.
  • 5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with the crispy bacon before serving.

Notes:

For a thicker chowder, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Clam Chowder
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