New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder is a restaurant classic that you can make at home and make more nutrient dense by using bone broth.

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New England Clam Chowder

Nutrivore Score: 240

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 284kcal

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Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon thick cut, chopped
• 1 medium onion diced small
• 3 stalks celery diced small
• 1 large carrot diced small
• 3 cups bone broth
• 18 oz clams canned, 3 (5 to 6 oz) cans, drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 sprigs thyme leaves only
• 2 cups half and half or cream of choice
• 1 1/4 pound potatoes Yukon gold, or swap with green plantain and/or turnips
• 3 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh
• salt or truffle salt to taste

Instructions

• Place the bacon in a medium stockpot, the turn on the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crisp.
• Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add the stock, clams, potato, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat the maintain a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the half and half. Taste and season with salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, add the parsley, saving some for garnish, and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

New England Clam Chowder

Amount per Serving

Calories

284

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

8

g

50

%

Trans Fat

 

0.02

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Cholesterol

 

42

mg

14

%

Sodium

 

230

mg

10

%

Potassium

 

673

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

24

g

8

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

13

g

26

%

Vitamin A

 

2636

IU

53

%

Vitamin C

 

26

mg

32

%

Calcium

 

126

mg

13

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.