Maine Clam Chowder Recipe

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Maine Clam Chowder
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Directions:

  1. Fry the diced salt pork- porkies (or bacon) in a pan till done; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the clam juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
  3. In separate pan put the butter and onions and sauté till translucent.
  4. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 5 minutes.
  5. Add to the clam juice slowly whisking all the while so there will be no lumps.
  6. Add the clams and stir; add potato chunks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
  7. Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  8. When you serve, put the porkies (fried salt pork) or bacon on the table to put in the individual bowls.
  9. Make this a day ahead for flavor.
  10. NOTE: If fresh clams are not available, substitute a 6 ounce can of clams including the juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1028.56 Kcal (4306 kJ)
Calories from fat 496.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.21g 85%
Cholesterol 98.21mg 33%
Sodium 3621.84mg 151%
Potassium 1341.34mg 29%
Total Carbs 110.65g 37%
Sugars 28.02g 112%
Dietary Fiber 7.09g 28%
Protein 22.06g 44%
Vitamin C 39.7mg 66%
Vitamin A 1.8mg 61%
Iron 11.3mg 63%
Calcium 278.5mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.67 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 85%
Cholesterol 13.53mg 33%
Sodium 498.85mg 151%
Potassium 184.75mg 29%
Total Carbs 15.24g 37%
Sugars 3.86g 112%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 28%
Protein 3.04g 44%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 61%
Iron 1.6mg 63%
Calcium 38.4mg 28%

* 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

  • 24.4
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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