Clam and Corn Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 slices bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips
1 bunch scallion (5 or 6)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 cups corn ( form about 4 ears)
1 lb boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 (8 oz) bottles clam juice
1/2 cup water
2 lbs hard-shelled clams , well scrubbed
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Cook bacon in a 4 to 5 quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirr until slightly browned but not crisp.
Chop white and pale green of scallions (save greens for later) and add to bacon along with 1 tablespoon butter.
Cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
Stir in corn, potatoes, clam juice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a rolling boil, uncovered.
Add clams and return to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until clams are just opened wide, 5 to 8 minutes (discard any clams that remain unopened after 8 min).
Chop 1/2 cup scallion greens and add to chowder along with milk, cream, and remaining tablespoon butter.
Cook, stirring, until heated through (do not let boil).
Season with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.63 Kcal (1581 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.16g	23%
Cholesterol	79.28mg	26%
Sodium	1085.77mg	45%
Potassium	497.34mg	11%
Total Carbs	33.1g	11%
Sugars	8.45g	34%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	16%
Protein	28.41g	57%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	143.1mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.55 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4g	23%
Cholesterol	20.9mg	26%
Sodium	286.22mg	45%
Potassium	131.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.73g	11%
Sugars	2.23g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	16%
Protein	7.49g	57%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	27%
Iron	1.1mg	24%
Calcium	37.7mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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