Arizona Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large fresh, mild green chili, such as Anaheim (or California) or poblano (or pasilla), stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 large (8 oz.) thin-skinned potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 tsp. dry thyme leaves
  • 1 (10 oz.) can whole baby clams
  • 2 (8 oz. each) bottles clam juice
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
  • salt and pepper
  • warm flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. In 3 to 4-quart pan, cook bacon over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; stir often.
  2. Add onion, chili and celery and cook, stirring often, until veggies are slightly browned, 10 to 14 minutes.
  3. Stir in potato, thyme, clams with their liquid, clam juice, tomatoes and then liquid (break up tomatoes with a spoon).
  4. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender to bite, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

459 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.7g 29% DV
Total Fat 22.2g 28% DV
Carbs 52.9g 19% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10449.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 976.5mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 117.2mg 100% DV
Calcium 153.3mg 12% DV
Iron 6.9mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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