Clam Chowder III

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(114)

Very basic and easy, and by no means low in fat, but very well worth it.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved

  • 1 quart half-and-half cream

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¾ cup butter, melted

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine onion, garlic and enough water to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

  2. In a large pot, combine potatoes, celery, salt, pepper, onion mixture and juice from clams. Augment with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft, 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in half-and-half and sugar. Combine melted butter and flour, then whisk into soup. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in clams and adjust seasonings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

706 Calories
44g Fat
47g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 706
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 26g 132%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 742mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 287mg 22%
Iron 27mg 152%
Potassium 1222mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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