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New England Clam Chowder Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 cans clams with juice
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. 2. Add onions and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Pour in clam juice from the cans, add enough water to cover the vegetables, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5. Add clams, milk, and heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.
  6. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with the cooked bacon.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Clam Chowder
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