New England Clam Chowder
Total Calories per Serving:
427
Fat Calories per Serving:
78
Percent Fat Calories per Serving:
18.27%
Portion -
2 cups
Serves four
Ingredients
2 tbls of butter
6 medium Idaho or russet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
5 tbls of all-purpose flour
2 - 1/2 cups of vegetable stock
1 cup of water
2 cups of 2% milk
3/4 cup of reserve clam juice
3 - 6.5 oz cans of chopped clams, drained
2 bay leaves
ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste (may not be necessary as the vegetable stock is loaded with sodium)
1 tbl bacon bits
Directions
In large stainless steel pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Saute the onions and celery in the heated butter until softened, mixing often. Reduce heat.
Start adding the flour by spreading one tbl at a time over the onions and celery, and stirring to blend, often. Add a couple of tbls of the heated vegetable stock after each time you add flour and stir to blend to help keep the paste smooth.
When you have added all of the flour, you will have a smooth paste. Slowly add the remainder of the vegetable stock a little at a time, stirring as you pour to maintain the smoothness of the paste until it liquefies.
Slowly add the water and reserve clam juice, stirring constantly. Add bay leaves. Let simmer for five minutes, then add the milk, stirring as you pour. Add the potatoes, pepper and bacon bits.
Cover and cook for 25 to 35 minutes until you can just smash a sample potato with a fork with slight force. Add clams and simmer for 2 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with croutons. Add in additional calories.
| Nutrition Data |
| Serving Size |
2 cups |
| Total Calories |
427 |
| Calories from Fat |
78 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat Grams |
10 |
15.38% |
| Saturated Fat Grams |
6 | |
| Trans Fat Grams |
0 | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat Grams |
0 | |
| Monounsaturated Fat Grams |
0 | |
| Cholesterol MG |
52 | |
| Sodium MG |
1498 | |
| Total Carbs |
71 |
23.67% |
| Fiber Grams |
0 | |
| Sugar Grams |
9 | |
| Protein Grams |
11 |
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