Mom's Clam Chowder Recipe

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Mom's Clam Chowder
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Ingredients:

  • 2 (6 1/2 oz) cans minced clams
  • 2 -3 cups potatoes, diced
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Dice celery, onion, and potatoes (I use a food processor for the onion and celery, but if you want larger pieces that is fine too).
  2. Place in saucepan.
  3. Drain juice from clams and pour over the vegetables.
  4. Add enough water to cover the vegetables.
  5. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes).
  6. In another medium to large pot melt butter.
  7. Add flour and half & half.
  8. Cook mixture stirring constantly until thick and smooth.
  9. Add the vegetables with the juice and clams to the cream sauce.
  10. Add salt, pepper (to taste), and sugar.
  11. Cook a few minutes longer until heated through and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 600.9 Kcal (2516 kJ)
Calories from fat 416.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.23g 71%
Cholesterol 123.38mg 41%
Sodium 1169.25mg 49%
Potassium 526.6mg 11%
Total Carbs 39.64g 13%
Sugars 3.82g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Protein 10.44g 21%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 28%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 264.6mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 182.68 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.06g 71%
Cholesterol 37.51mg 41%
Sodium 355.46mg 49%
Potassium 160.09mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.05g 13%
Sugars 1.16g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 18%
Protein 3.17g 21%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 28%
Iron 0.6mg 11%
Calcium 80.4mg 26%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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