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New England Clam Chowder

The perfect soup to warm you up as the weather gets colder
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Peeler
  • 1 Chopping knife

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 large carrots fine chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chick pea flour
  • 1/2 cup clam juice
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb Yukongold potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 6.5 oz. cans minced clams including juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon becomes crispy, around 4-5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Blot off excess grease and set aside.
  • Drain and discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from pot before adding onion, carrots, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and sauté until soft, around 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with chickpea flour and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the clam juice, milk, and heavy cream, and whisk until combined. Add the potatoes, Old Bay seasoning, fresh thyme and 2/3 of the cooked bacon crumbles. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired, and stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a low boil, then immediately reduce heat to a medium-low. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, add clams and stir to combine. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the clams are heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Remove from heat and serve immediately topped with remaining bacon crumbles and fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6.6gFat: 10gSodium: 871mgPotassium: 444.5mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 0.6gCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword chowder, new england clam chowder, soup
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