Judy'S Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, save juice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2/3 cup flour

Instructions

  1. Soup Base:.
  2. Melt butter in large pot over med heat. Be careful not to brown the butter.
  3. Whisk in 2/3 cup flour until well mixed. Let cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the milk and chicken broth.
  5. Cook over low heat to thicken, stirring frequently.
  6. Clam Base:.
  7. Cook Bacon in a large frying pan(I like to pre-chop the bacon and fry it that way).
  8. Add onion and saute until transparent.
  9. Add potatoes, sprinkle with the 2 tbsp flour and let cook for 3-4 minutes.
  10. Add the reserved clam juice plus water to make 2 cups liquid. Mix well, cover and let simmer until potatoes are cooked through (20-25 minutes.).
  11. When done, add clams and then add to the soup base. Warm on low heat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

741 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 47.9g 61% DV
Carbs 62.8g 23% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 13.2g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 622.5mg 27% DV
Potassium 657.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 102.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 123.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

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

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