My Very Best Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 medium russet potato, peeled & diced
2 (6 oz) cans minced clams, in liquid
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup white wine
1 tbsp of better than boulion clam base
salt & pepper
bread , scooped out into bowls,to serve in
parsley, to garnish

Directions:

Saute onions in a little oil until soft (7-8 minutes).
Add the potatoes to the onions and continue to saute a few minutes more and set mixture aside.
In a med-large size pot melt the butter over medium heat add the flour and mix well- but be sure not to burn.
Add bottled clam juice and the juice from the canned clams (set the clams aside).
Add the wine and clam base and mix well.
Add the potato and onion mixture and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and bring it to a soft consistent boil.
Boil for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft checking them frequently as to not over cook.
Add heavy whipping cream and clams and reheat.
Add salt& pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	285.46 Kcal (1195 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.01g	29%
Cholesterol	56.79mg	19%
Sodium	373.77mg	16%
Potassium	374.3mg	8%
Total Carbs	22.73g	8%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	6%
Protein	3.27g	7%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	53.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.27 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.87g	29%
Cholesterol	29.5mg	19%
Sodium	194.14mg	16%
Potassium	194.41mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.81g	8%
Sugars	1.27g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	6%
Protein	1.7g	7%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	12%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	27.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

7

Points
8

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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