Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 2 quarts

Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

2 slices thick-cut bacon

cut into small dice

1 large onion

cut into medium dice

½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 bay leaves

1 ½ cups leftover mashed potatoes

2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice

4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)

1 cup water

9 new potatoes

cut into 1/2 -inch cubes

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Salt and pepper

to taste

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup kettle fry bacon over medium heat until bacon crisps about 5 minutes. Remove bacon; set aside.

Step 2

Keep 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan. (If necessary add oil to yield 2 tablespoons.) Add onion and saute until soft about 5 minutes. Add thyme and bay leaves; cook until fragrant 30 seconds or so.

Step 3

Whisk in mashed potatoes clam juice (bottled and what you've drained from the clams) and 1 cup of water. Add new potatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; continue to simmer partially covered until potatoes are tender about 10 minutes. Stir in clams cream and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Heat through and serve garnishing each bowl with reserved bacon.

Nutritional Information

Classic Clam Chowder Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 323.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 55%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 87.2mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 888.1IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.6mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 38.3mg 64%

Folate: 46.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 124mg 12%

Iron: 26.6mg 148%

Magnesium: 54.8mg 20%

Potassium: 1192mg 33%

Sodium: 552.4mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 77.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.