Creamy Clam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder is a thick and rich soup typically made with clams, potatoes, onions, celery, cream or milk, and sometimes bacon. It is often seasoned with herbs and spices such as thyme, bay leaves, black pepper and paprika.
Ingredients
- 1 lb clams fresh, diced
- 1 whole onion chopped, medium-sized
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 whole carrots chopped, medium-sized
- 2 whole potatoes chopped, medium-sized
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup butter salted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 quart half-in-half cream/milk
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 strips bacon chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sautée onion, carrots, potatoes, and celery. Add water then stir. Cover pot, bring to a boil.
- In another saucepan, melt the butter. Add all-purpose flour, stir until smooth. Add half & half cream, cook and whisk until thickened.
- Transfer cooked flour mixture into the large pot. Reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Top with bacon and more parsley if desired. Ready to serve!
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Nutrition
Calories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1129mgPotassium: 817mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2900IUVitamin C: 12.4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 11.7mg
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