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Creamy Clam Chowder
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Creamy Clam Chowder

55 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • bacon (cut into ½-inch strips)Meat180 g
  • carrots (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • celery ribs (finely diced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (finely diced)Produce1 piece
  • butter (for sautéing)Dairy15 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry32 g
  • low-sodium chicken brothPantry480 ml
  • canned chopped clams (juices reserved)Fish360 g
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • Worcestershire saucePantry8 ml
  • Tabasco saucePantry3 ml
  • dried thymeSpices1 g
  • saltSpices9 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)Produce680 g
  • milkDairy480 ml
  • heavy whipping creamDairy240 ml
  • cilantro (chopped, for garnish)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

277kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Ladle

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the bacon

    • Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy.
    • Remove the bacon and set aside, keeping the bacon grease in the pot.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the vegetables

    • Peel and chop the potatoes.
    • Slice the celery, carrots and onion.
    Step 2

  3. Sauté the vegetables

    • Add butter and the chopped vegetables to the pot with the bacon grease.
    • Cook until the vegetables are soft and tender.
    Step 3

  4. Add the flour

    • Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
    Step 4

  5. Build the broth

    • Add the chicken broth, reserved clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt and pepper.
    • Bring to a light boil.
    Step 5

  6. Simmer the chowder

    • Add the potatoes, milk and heavy cream.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    Step 6

  7. Add the clams

    • Stir in the chopped clams and mix for about a minute.
    • Remove from the heat.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Ladle the chowder into bowls.
    • Top with the crispy bacon and fresh cilantro.
    Step 8
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