Clam and Bacon Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 slice bacon
  • 2 large green onions
  • 4 c. reduced-fat (2%) milk
  • 1 bottle clam juice
  • 1 package frozen cauliflower
  • 1 package dehydrated au gratin potatoes
  • 1 can whole baby clams

Instructions

  1. In 3-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until browned.
  2. Meanwhile, thinly slice green onions; reserve 2 tablespoons sliced green tops for garnish.
  3. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
  4. Discard bacon fat.
  5. Add green onions, except reserved tops, to saucepan; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
  6. Add milk, clam juice, frozen cauliflower, and au gratin cheese-sauce mix, stirring to blend.
  7. Cover and heat to boiling over high heat, stirring once.
  8. Stir potatoes into mixture in saucepan.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, about 8 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  10. Stir in clams and bacon; heat through.
  11. Sprinkle with reserved green onion to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

282 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 15g 19% DV
Carbs 27g 10% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 699.5mg 30% DV
Potassium 341.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 30.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 21.7mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 150.8mg 12% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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