New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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New England Clam Chowder
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  1. In a large heavy pot cook the bacon until crisp and the fat is rendered, remove and set aside.
  2. Add the onions and celery season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaves and crushed red pepper flakes, and cook until the vegetables are thoroughly wilted, about 3 minutes, being careful not to brown.
  4. Add the flour and cook an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Add clams with all the juice, and the potatoes and bring to a boil, simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the broth thickens slightly and the potatoes are very tender.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream add crush bacon and season with pepper and salt.
  7. Cover, and Stirring often.
  8. (If you like a thicker broth, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon.) Remove from the heat. (Do not allow to boil after adding the cream as it could break).
  9. Set aside for 1 hour, covered, to allow the flavors to marry. Place the pot over low heat, and slowly reheat, being careful not to bring to the boil. Serve hot, garnished chives.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.84 Kcal (1306 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.44g 25%
Cholesterol 46.8mg 16%
Sodium 694.89mg 29%
Potassium 692.22mg 15%
Total Carbs 31.72g 11%
Sugars 4.05g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.37g 17%
Protein 10.23g 20%
Vitamin C 16.7mg 28%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 80.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.38 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 25%
Cholesterol 17.62mg 16%
Sodium 261.57mg 29%
Potassium 260.57mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.94g 11%
Sugars 1.52g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 17%
Protein 3.85g 20%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 28%
Iron 0.8mg 11%
Calcium 30.4mg 8%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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