Mexican Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
  • About 1 1/3 pounds red thin-skinned potatoes, scrubbed
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz.) low-fat vegetarian chili with beans
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen corn kernels
  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen petite peas
  • 1 or 2 cans (10 to 12 oz. each) baby clams
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir oil, onion, and garlic until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
  2. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Add potatoes to boiling broth. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes with juice, chili, corn, peas, and clams with juice, stirring to mix. Turn heat to high, cover, and return to a boil.
  5. Add lime juice, hot sauce, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

752 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.8g 38% DV
Total Fat 43.2g 55% DV
Carbs 94.4g 34% DV
Fiber 36.8g 100% DV
Sugar 8.2g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11525.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2375.3mg 51% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 555.8mcg 62% DV
Vitamin C 177.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 452mg 35% DV
Iron 18.3mg 100% DV

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

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