Simple Clam Chowder

Health score
5%
Simple Clam Chowder
45 min.
12
147kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Simple Clam Chowder, a comforting soup that brings the taste of the sea right to your kitchen! Perfectly ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves up to 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy family dinners. With only 147 calories per serving, you can indulge in this creamy, savory dish without any guilt.

Imagine the rich aroma of bacon sizzling in a Dutch oven, followed by the fragrant blend of onions, garlic, and celery. This chowder is not just a meal; it's an experience that warms the heart and soul. The combination of tender potatoes and succulent clams creates a satisfying texture, while the addition of fat-free milk keeps it light yet creamy.

Whether you're serving it as a starter, a snack, or as part of a larger meal, this clam chowder is sure to impress. It's versatile enough to be enjoyed as an antipasto or a comforting bowl on a chilly evening. So grab your frying pan and whisk, and let’s dive into this delicious recipe that’s bound to become a favorite in your home!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • pound baking potatoes diced peeled
  •  bay leaves 
  • 1.3 cups celery chopped
  • 32 ounce bottled clam juice 
  • 39 ounce clams undrained chopped canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • cups skim milk fat-free
  • 2.3 ounces flour all-purpose
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  2. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  3. Add onion, celery, salt, thyme, and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Drain clams, reserving liquid.
  5. Add clam liquid, potato, clam juice, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Discard bay leaf.
  6. Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
  7. Add flour mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 12 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
  8. Add clams; cook 2 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories147kcal
Protein18.49%
Fat11.74%
Carbs69.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.75
Glycemic Load
10.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.6773913684099%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.3mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:146.52kcal
7.33%
Fat:1.92g
2.96%
Saturated Fat:0.58g
3.62%
Carbohydrates:25.7g
8.57%
Net Carbohydrates:24.11g
8.77%
Sugar:7.12g
7.91%
Cholesterol:8.4mg
2.8%
Sodium:439.28mg
19.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.81g
13.62%
Vitamin B12:1.96µg
32.63%
Phosphorus:144.14mg
14.41%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.59%
Selenium:8.7µg
12.42%
Potassium:415.19mg
11.86%
Calcium:110.35mg
11.03%
Vitamin C:8.41mg
10.2%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.05%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.58%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.85%
Folate:31.98µg
8%
Magnesium:28.11mg
7.03%
Vitamin A:330.7IU
6.61%
Fiber:1.59g
6.35%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.09%
Iron:1.07mg
5.92%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.21%
Copper:0.09mg
4.73%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.59%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin K:4.64µg
4.42%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.58%
Source:My Recipes