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New England Clam Chowder Recipe
Photo: Monika Grabkowska

New England Clam Chowder Recipe

15 ingredients 6 servings openrecipes

What constitutes a true New England clam chowder is a matter of much debate. While some argue that chowder needs to be thick and creamy, others call for cream...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1075
Calories
73g
Protein
13g
Fat
160g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 16 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Clam 100g cooked 148
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds small hard-shell clams, such as Manila
  • 1 medium yellow onion, small dice, peel and scraps reserved
  • 1 medium celery stalk, small dice, peel and scraps reserved
  • 1 medium carrot, small dice, peel and scraps reserved
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 ounces smoked bacon, small dice (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 medium red potatoes, medium dice, reserved in cold water
  • 1 cup bottled clam juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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