Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp paprika
3 cups cold water
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3 (6 1/2 oz) cans clams, chopped
1 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup parsley, minced or 1/3 cup fresh chives, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat bacon, covered, for a minute or until some of the fat has rendered, Uncover the saucepan and continue to sauté, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until a thin film of fat coats the bottom surface of the pan.
Add the onions and paprika, cover and cook, over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water, potatoes, and thyme and bring the liquid to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
Add the clams with thier juices and the half and half. Bring the soup just to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, each portion garnished with parsley or chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	250.92 Kcal (1051 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.23g	25%
Cholesterol	37.65mg	13%
Sodium	329.01mg	14%
Potassium	398.57mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.46g	6%
Sugars	3.77g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	11%
Protein	8.69g	17%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	93.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.3 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.45g	25%
Cholesterol	12.65mg	13%
Sodium	110.54mg	14%
Potassium	133.91mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.2g	6%
Sugars	1.27g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	11%
Protein	2.92g	17%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	31.4mg	9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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