Clam Caraway Chowder Recipe

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Clam Caraway Chowder
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Ingredients:

  • 16 clams , soaked in water for 30 minutes and well scrubbed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes

Directions:

  1. Place clams, caraway, stock and water in a large covered saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the clams and strain the clam juice.
  4. Chop the clam meat as finely as possible and reserve.
  5. In a large saucepan, gently cook bacon, onions and celery until soft.
  6. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  7. Add the flour and cook 1 more minute.
  8. Add the cream and milk and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  9. Cook until thickened.
  10. Add reserved clam juice, seasonings and potatoes.
  11. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until potatoes are completely soft.
  12. Add chopped clam meat.
  13. Season with salt and white pepper and serve very hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 442.72 Kcal (1854 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.27g 34%
Cholesterol 62.52mg 21%
Sodium 1011.57mg 42%
Potassium 680.69mg 14%
Total Carbs 38.58g 13%
Sugars 10.39g 42%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 15%
Protein 22.68g 45%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 314.9mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.91 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.27g 34%
Cholesterol 11.99mg 21%
Sodium 194.01mg 42%
Potassium 130.55mg 14%
Total Carbs 7.4g 13%
Sugars 1.99g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 15%
Protein 4.35g 45%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 17%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 60.4mg 31%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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