Seattle Clam Chowder

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

A hearty and creamy clam chowder with smoky bacon, tender vegetables, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for comforting meals and seafood lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb diced bacon
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 2 cans chopped or minced clams (8 3/4 oz each)
  • 3 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups diced onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 2 Tbsp diced green pepper
  • 1 can mushroom soup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can mushroom stems and pieces (4 oz)

Instructions

  1. Brown the diced bacon in a large 4-quart kettle until crisp.
  2. Drain off the bacon grease and set the bacon aside.
  3. In the same pan, combine water, chicken bouillon, juice from the clams, and diced vegetables (potatoes, onion, carrot, green pepper).
  4. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the chopped or minced clams, mushroom soup, milk, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and mushroom stems and pieces.
  6. Heat the mixture until the cheese is melted, being careful not to bring it to a simmer.
  7. Add the cooked bacon back into the chowder and season to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

588 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.7g 37% DV
Total Fat 26.8g 34% DV
Carbs 69.8g 25% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16354mg 100% DV
Potassium 1400.3mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 31mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 907.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 35.2mg 39% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 230.3mg 18% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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