Creamy Clam Corn Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced finely
  • 1 leek, cleaned and sliced thinly
  • 1 large potato, diced finely
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans baby clams, with juice
  • 2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans creamed corn
  • 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole corn (or grilled fresh corn on the cob kernels removed is really good!)
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar clam broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup light cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter, saute onion, leeks, garlic, celery, potato and peppers till translucent.
  2. Add canned corns juice from canned clams and jar clam juice.
  3. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add milk, cream, and simmer 5 more minutes.
  5. Add clams season to your taste with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
  6. Simmer till warmed.
  7. Serve with crusty French or rye bread!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

927 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 68.9g 88% DV
Carbs 78.8g 29% DV
Fiber 23.5g 84% DV
Sugar 16.4g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10100mg 100% DV
Potassium 726mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 85.3mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 121.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 44.4mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 178mg 14% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% 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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