Favorite Clam Chowder

Prep: 30 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A rich, creamy clam chowder with tender potatoes and crispy salt pork, perfect for comforting meals or special occasions, offering a savory blend of flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped salt pork
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups diced raw potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans minced clams
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Cook salt pork in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat until crisp and brown.
  2. Drain crisp pieces on paper.
  3. Cook chopped onion in the fat until tender.
  4. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and the liquid drained from the clams.
  5. Add water if necessary, just to cover the potatoes; cook over low heat until potatoes are tender.
  6. Add minced clams. Stir in 2 cups of milk and light cream and set aside to ripen for 2 hours or longer.
  7. Reheat slowly.
  8. Stir flour and 2 tablespoons of milk together to form a smooth paste.
  9. Stir the flour paste into the chowder and cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  10. Garnish each serving with crisp salt pork pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

612 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 34.9g 45% DV
Carbs 64.9g 24% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10553.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 672.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 31.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 31.6mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 157mg 12% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

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

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