Clam Chowder Recipe

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Clam Chowder
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Directions:

  1. Wash and scrub the clams to get rid of the dirt. Set the littlenecks aside in the refrigerator, and combine the cherrystone clams with the water, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme leaves in a large pot. Cover, and steam over medium-high heat until the clams have all popped open, about 15 minutes. Check every 5 minutes to pull out the clams that have opened (some take longer than others), and give the pot a stir. Pull the opened clams out of their shells and chop them roughly. Cover them and set aside. Pour the broth into a big bowl through a strainer that you've lined with cheesecloth, just in case there is leftover sand; set the broth aside.
  2. Rinse out the pot and melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pancetta, celery, and onion. Saute this together for 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Sprinkle the flour into the pot; stir and coat everything well. Gradually pour in the strained clam broth, whisking constantly to break up any lumps of flour. When all the broth is incorporated, fold in the potatoes, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about 15 minutes. The soup will start to thicken from the potato starch.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and fold in the cream, milk, and chopped clams. Toss in the littleneck clams and cover the pot to let them steam open, about 5 minutes. Season the soup with many turns of freshly ground black pepper and stir everything together to heat through, but do not let it boil. Serve this in nice big bowls with some chopped parsley and Parmesan Oyster Crackers.
  4. Parmesan Oyster Crackers:
  5. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
  6. Chop garlic cloves then sprinkle with some salt and smash to make a paste. Set a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add butter, oil and garlic and swirl pan. Add oyster crackers and chopped flat-leaf parsley and toss to coat. Spread out on a sheet tray, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with shredded Parmigiano. Pop into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Yield: 2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 529.97 Kcal (2219 kJ)
Calories from fat 395.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.95g 68%
Cholesterol 115.12mg 38%
Sodium 665.83mg 28%
Potassium 254.27mg 5%
Total Carbs 23.24g 8%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 5%
Protein 11.57g 23%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 131.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.51 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.81g 68%
Cholesterol 33.56mg 38%
Sodium 194.11mg 28%
Potassium 74.13mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.77g 8%
Sugars 1.01g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 5%
Protein 3.37g 23%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 7%
Calcium 38.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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