Rich'S Clam Chowder

Prep: 30 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: American

Rich'S Clam Chowder offers a creamy, hearty soup with tender potatoes, clams, and aromatic herbs, perfect for comforting gatherings or a cozy meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. salt pork
  • 1 1/4 lb. margarine
  • 1 1/2 lb. celery, chopped 1/4-inch
  • 1 1/2 lb. onions, chopped 1/4-inch
  • 1 lb. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme, whole
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 gal. clam broth
  • 1 qt. milk
  • 3 lb. cooked potatoes, cut 1-inch
  • 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pt. cream (half and half)
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery

Instructions

  1. Melt salt pork and margarine at high heat, stirring to prevent burning.
  2. Add chopped celery and onions; sauté for 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low.
  4. Add flour and mix to make a roux.
  5. Stir often and cook for 10 minutes to prevent scorching.
  6. Add thyme and garlic salt to the roux.
  7. Whisk clam broth into the roux.
  8. Increase heat to high and whisk constantly until smooth.
  9. Reduce heat to simmer.
  10. Add milk and simmer for 20 minutes.
  11. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  12. Add cooked potatoes, chopped clams, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce.
  13. Mix thoroughly and heat through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

836 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 55.6g 71% DV
Carbs 75.8g 28% DV
Fiber 6.9g 25% DV
Sugar 17.1g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1591.8mg 69% DV
Potassium 1066.3mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 31.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 159mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 56.8mg 63% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 289.8mg 22% DV
Iron 9.5mg 53% DV

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

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