Monterey Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1/2 lb bacon, minced
  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 16 ounces clam juice
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place vegetables, bacon and margarine in a 5 quart sauce pot.
  2. Saute over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Be careful not to brown or scorch.
  3. When vegetables are tender, add flour to make a roux.
  4. Cook for two minutes, allowing flour to cook while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add clam juice and dairy products.
  6. Stir by using a wire whip.
  7. Add fresh garlic, black pepper, and chopped clams.
  8. Cook over low-medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent chowder from scorching.
  9. Cook for two hours or until chowder is brought to desired thickness. If a crockpot, or small steam kettle is available, it is recommended.
  10. Also, clam juice can be added to thin chowder down if it gets too thick.
  11. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours. The chowder needs to be stirred OFTEN, probably about every 5-10 minutes or so or it will stick to the bottom of the pot.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1127 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.6g 51% DV
Total Fat 65.1g 83% DV
Carbs 116g 42% DV
Fiber 16.2g 58% DV
Sugar 26g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1009.5mg 44% DV
Potassium 1844.8mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 145.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1046.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 19.8mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 4% DV
Calcium 338mg 26% DV
Iron 11.6mg 64% DV

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

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