New England Chowder

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Creamy and hearty New England clam chowder with tender potatoes, clams, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for comforting meals and seafood lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. margarine
  • 3/4 c. finely diced onion
  • 3/4 c. finely diced pepper
  • 2/3 c. finely diced celery
  • 1 c. diced potatoes
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 4 c. hot milk
  • 3 c. clam juice
  • 2 c. minced clams
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme

Instructions

  1. Melt margarine in a large saucepan.
  2. Saute diced onion, pepper, and celery until tender.
  3. Put diced potatoes in a small saucepan with chicken broth and cook until barely done.
  4. Add cooked potatoes, then gradually add flour to the sauteed vegetables, stirring until a roux has formed.
  5. Slowly add hot milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
  6. Add clam juice, watching closely to prevent burning.
  7. Add minced clams, cooked potatoes, broth, and seasonings, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

600 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 31.2g 40% DV
Carbs 74.3g 27% DV
Fiber 14.2g 51% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 541mg 24% DV
Potassium 863.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 83.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 75.6mg 84% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 230.3mg 18% DV
Iron 10.1mg 56% DV

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

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