Oregon Coast Clam Chowder Recipe

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Oregon Coast Clam Chowder
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Directions:

  1. Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water.
  2. Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size.
  3. Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth.
  4. Mince the clam flesh, and set aside.
  5. Filter the clam broth either through coffee filters or cheesecloth and set aside.
  6. In a large, heavy pot slowly cook the bacon.
  7. Remove from the grease and set them aside.
  8. Slowly cook the onions in the grease for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cooked through but not browned.
  9. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  10. Add the reserved clam broth and the fish stock, and whisk to remove any flour lumps.
  11. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the potatoes, lower the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  12. Stir in the reserved clams and light cream.
  13. Heat the chowder until it is the temperature you like.
  14. Serve in large soup bowls with oyster crackers on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3191.46 Kcal (13362 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.36g 24%
Cholesterol 19.58mg 7%
Sodium 487.52mg 20%
Potassium 642.37mg 14%
Total Carbs 29.95g 10%
Sugars 10.45g 42%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 15%
Protein 8.6g 17%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 53.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 394.02 Kcal (1650 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g 24%
Cholesterol 2.42mg 7%
Sodium 60.19mg 20%
Potassium 79.31mg 14%
Total Carbs 3.7g 10%
Sugars 1.29g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 15%
Protein 1.06g 17%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 28%
Iron 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 6.6mg 5%

* 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

  • 64.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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