Potato Clam Chowder

Health score
8%
Potato Clam Chowder
45 min.
6
197kcal

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Looking for a creamy, hearty soup that's packed with flavor and ready in just 45 minutes? Look no further than this delicious Potato Clam Chowder! This chowder is the perfect meal for those chilly nights, and it's so easy to make. With a mix of tender potatoes, savory bacon, and succulent clams, this chowder is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Not only is this chowder tasty, but it's also a healthy option. With only 197 calories per serving, it's the perfect snack or starter for any meal. Plus, it's versatile - serve it as a soup, an antipasti, a starter, or a snack.

To make this chowder, you'll need minced clams, bacon, an onion, all-purpose flour, water, potatoes, salt, dried thyme, dried savory, pepper, 2% milk, and fresh parsley. With a saucepan, paper towels, and a slotted spoon, you'll have everything you need to create this delicious dish.

So why not give this Potato Clam Chowder a try? It's sure to become a family favorite in no time!

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces clams minced canned
  •  bacon chopped
  • medium onion chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup water 
  • 1.8 pounds potatoes peeled cut into 3/4-in. cubes ( 4 medium)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon savoury dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups milk 2%
  • tablespoons parsley fresh minced

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Drain clams, reserving clam juice. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  3. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water and reserved clam juice; cook and stir until bubbly.
  4. Add potatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in milk, parsley and clams; heat through. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein16.18%
Fat21.4%
Carbs62.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.13
Glycemic Load
18.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.612173773024%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
1.2mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
4.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:196.85kcal
9.84%
Fat:4.73g
7.28%
Saturated Fat:2.03g
12.69%
Carbohydrates:31.07g
10.36%
Net Carbohydrates:27.71g
10.08%
Sugar:5.81g
6.45%
Cholesterol:13.9mg
4.63%
Sodium:295.94mg
12.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.06g
16.11%
Vitamin C:29.37mg
35.6%
Vitamin B12:1.49µg
24.91%
Vitamin K:25.42µg
24.21%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.27%
Potassium:723.67mg
20.68%
Phosphorus:185.53mg
18.55%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.71%
Fiber:3.36g
13.45%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.73%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.51%
Calcium:123.03mg
12.3%
Magnesium:45.34mg
11.34%
Selenium:7.6µg
10.86%
Vitamin B3:1.98mg
9.92%
Folate:35.77µg
8.94%
Copper:0.18mg
8.79%
Iron:1.52mg
8.46%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.65%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.44%
Vitamin A:227.95IU
4.56%