Clam Chowder

A creamy seafood soup made by steaming clams, frying bacon and onions, and simmering with potatoes, milk, and cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.2 kcals 1820.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
300
ml
125
ml
GrainsCereals
Liquids
75
ml
Meat
50
g
Bacon
thickly sliced and chopped
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
pinch
Nutmeg
grated
1
to taste
1
to taste
White Pepper
freshly ground
1
tbsp
Parsley
fresh flatleaf, roughly chopped
Seafood
500
g
Clams
cleaned
Vegetables
110
g
Onions
chopped
225
g
Potatoes
chopped

Steps

  • Clean the clams and discard any that do not close when tapped.
  • Boil the clams in a lidded pan with 75ml of water for 3 minutes until opened.
  • Strain the clams and reserve the cooking liquor while discarding the shells.
  • Brown the chopped bacon in 25g of butter in a deep frying pan.
  • Sauté the chopped onions for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Simmer potatoes with milk, cream, bay leaf, nutmeg, and clam liquor until firm-tender.
  • Stir in the clams and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Divide into four bowls and top with parsley and sourdough bread.