New England Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 (8 oz) bottles clam juice
1 lb russet potato, peeled ,cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
3 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 2 large stalks )
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 (6 1/2 oz) cans chopped clams
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 8 minutes.
Add onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf and sauté until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes.
Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes (do not allow flour to brown).
Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams.
Add potato mixture, clams, half and half and hot pepper sauce.
Simmer chowder 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before serving).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.74 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.87g	18%
Cholesterol	34.93mg	12%
Sodium	289.5mg	12%
Potassium	509.38mg	11%
Total Carbs	22.86g	8%
Sugars	2.81g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	10%
Protein	8.53g	17%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	78.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.53 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.89g	18%
Cholesterol	17.34mg	12%
Sodium	143.69mg	12%
Potassium	252.83mg	11%
Total Carbs	11.34g	8%
Sugars	1.4g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	10%
Protein	4.23g	17%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	16%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	38.8mg	8%

* 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

5.1

Points
6

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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