Name: New England Clam Chowder
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 medium red potato, diced; 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, (see Makeover Tip); 1 bay leaf; 3 cups low-fat milk; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.33300000429153 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 12 ounces fresh clam strips, (see Shopping Tip), chopped, or 3 6-ounce cans chopped baby clams, rinsed; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

New England Clam Chowder

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Chopped clams, aromatic vegetables and creamy potatoes blended with low-fat milk and just a half cup of cream gives this chunky New England-style clam chowder plenty of rich body. Serve with oyster crackers and a tossed salad to make it a meal.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, generous 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 medium red potato, diced
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, (see Makeover Tip)
1 bay leaf
3 cups low-fat milk
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
12 ounces fresh clam strips, (see Shopping Tip), chopped, or 3 6-ounce cans chopped baby clams, rinsed
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer half of the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Add onion, celery and thyme to the pan; cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add potato, clam juice and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the vegetables are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Whisk milk, cream, flour and salt in a medium bowl. Add to the pan and return to a simmer, stirring, over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add clams and cook, stirring occasionally, until the clams are just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
To serve, discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with some of the reserved bacon and scallions.

Tips

Makeover tip: Check sodium carefully when using clam juice because the amount of sodium can vary dramatically between brands. We use Bar Harbor clam juice with only 120 mg sodium per 2-ounce serving.

Shopping tip: Look for fresh clam strips at the seafood counter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

255	Calories
13g	Fat
20g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size generous 1 cup
Calories 255
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 56mg	19%
Vitamin A 841IU	17%
Vitamin C 5mg	6%
Folate 46mcg	11%
Sodium 829mg	36%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 42mg	10%
Potassium 478mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.