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Classic Clam Chowder
Photo: Monika Grabkowska

Classic Clam Chowder

12 ingredients 2 quarts openrecipes
Classic Clam Chowder

"Give leftover mashed potatoes a second life: Make a pot of clam chowder."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

559
Calories
59g
Protein
12g
Fat
56g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
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
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
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 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
  • 1 large onion, cut into medium dice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)
  • 1 cup water
  • 9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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