Corn Clam Chowder

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy and savory corn clam chowder with bacon, celery, onions, and a splash of champagne, perfect for comforting gatherings and seafood lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 12 ears sweet corn or 4 cups canned corn
  • 2 lb bacon, diced
  • 2 bunches celery, diced
  • 8 medium onions, diced
  • 1 cup champagne
  • 2 1/2 quarts heavy cream or half and half
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 18 oz baby canned clams
  • salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If using fresh corn, remove corn from cobs and set aside.
  2. Saute diced bacon in a large pot until browned.
  3. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Add diced celery and onions to the bacon fat and cook until almost tender.
  5. Pour in champagne and cook until vegetables absorb the liquid.
  6. Return the bacon to the pot and stir in the corn.
  7. Add heavy cream and stir to moisten the mixture.
  8. Add dried thyme and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  9. Add canned clams to the soup and continue cooking at a simmer until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 36.9g 13% DV
Fiber 23.8g 85% DV
Sugar 2.2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10147.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 316mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 163.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 40.6mg 45% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 145.5mg 11% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

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

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