Basic Clam Chowder
This clam chowder is destined to become a family favorite. Bacon, cream, and clam juice make it rich and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 16 ounces clam juice, 8 ounces each clam juice
- 13 ounces clams, minced (2 6 1/2-oz cans)
- 12 to 16 ounces potatoes, diced
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cups light cream , or milk
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Brown the bacon in a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; crumble and set aside. Leave 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.
- To the hot bacon drippings, add onion, clam juice, minced clams, potatoes, and water; simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add butter, cream, and salt and pepper to taste; heat almost to boiling point.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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