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Clam Chowder
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine Type: North American
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 12 oz clams, canned (~2 1/4 cups)
  • 2 slice bacon, reduced sodium, diced
  • 1 tsp butter, unsalted
  • 1 onion, yellow, finely diced (~2/3 cup)
  • 2 potatoes, yukon gold, peeled and cut into 1/4" cubes (~2 3/4 cups)
  • 1 cup chicken broth, canned, low sodium
  • 1 3/4 cups cream, half and half (18%)
  • 1 tbsp thyme, fresh, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh curly, minced
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Drain clams and reserve juice.
  2. Cooking
    1. In a pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
    2. Add butter and onion; cook until onion is softened, about 2 minutes.
    3. Pour in clam juice, add potatoes and chicken broth and cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
    4. Stir in clams, half and half, thyme, cayenne pepper and parsley.
    5. Heat through, do not boil, and serve.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 38619%
Total Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 9g45%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
    Dietary Fiber 3g13%
    Sugars 3g--
Protein 29g59%
Vitamin A 1128iu23%
Vitamin C 45mg75%
Calcium 215mg22%
Iron 25mg138%