New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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New England Clam Chowder
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
235
Calories
Total time
25
Minutes
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Directions:

  1. Note: During spring and summer, shellfish spawn, leaving them weak, perishable, and off-flavored. Although clams recover from their spawning phase more quickly than mussels and oysters, they should be avoided from late spring through midsummer.
  2. 1. Bring clams and 3 cups water to boil in large, covered soup kettle. Following illustration 1, below, steam until clams just open, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer clams to large bowl; cool slightly. Following illustrations 2 and 3, remove clams from shells by opening clams with a paring knife while holding over a bowl to catch juices. Next, sever the muscle from under the clam and remove it from the shell. Reserve meat in bowl and discarding shells. Mince clams; set aside. Pour clam broth into 2-quart Pyrex measuring cup, holding back last few tablespoons broth in case of sediment; set clam broth aside. (Should have about 5 cups.) Rinse and dry kettle; return to burner.
  3. 2. Fry bacon in kettle over medium-low heat until fat renders and bacon crisps, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion to bacon; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour; stir until lightly colored, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in reserved clam juice. Add potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add clams, cream, parsley, and salt (if necessary) and ground pepper to taste; bring to simmer. Remove from heat and serve.
  4. Note: Preparing the Steamed Clams 1. Steam clams until just open, at right, rather than completely open, as shown at left. 2. Open clams with a paring knife, holding over a bowl to catch juices. 3. Sever the muscle under the clam and remove it from the shell.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.59 Kcal (982 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.93g 23%
Cholesterol 40.17mg 13%
Sodium 168.45mg 7%
Potassium 340.37mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.91g 6%
Sugars 6.91g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 5.69g 11%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.14 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.52g 23%
Cholesterol 20.23mg 13%
Sodium 84.83mg 7%
Potassium 171.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.52g 6%
Sugars 3.48g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.21g 10%
Protein 2.87g 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 20%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 25%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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