Creamy New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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Creamy New England Clam Chowder
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  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Saute onion, celery, and garlic in reserved bacon drippings until tender.
  2. Drain clams, reserving liquid; set clams aside. Add reserved clam liquid, potato, and bottled clam juice to vegetable mixture; stir well. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from pan, and let cool slightly.
  3. Add butter to pan; add flour, and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add half-and-half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato mixture to white sauce in pan. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved clams, salt, thyme, pepper, and hot sauce; cook 1 minute. Ladle into individual serving bowls; top with crumbled bacon, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 296.13 Kcal (1240 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.28g 34%
Cholesterol 57.2mg 19%
Sodium 402.91mg 17%
Potassium 493.2mg 10%
Total Carbs 17.35g 6%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 7%
Protein 8.3g 17%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 119.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.71 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.29g 34%
Cholesterol 26.4mg 19%
Sodium 186.01mg 17%
Potassium 227.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.01g 6%
Sugars 0.76g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 7%
Protein 3.83g 17%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 16%
Iron 0.4mg 5%
Calcium 55.2mg 12%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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