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Simple Clam Chowder

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chowder, clam chowder
Servings: 4
Calories: 307kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 6.5 ounces minced clams reserve liquid
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a soup pot until crispy. Remove bacon.
  • Add onion to the pan and cook in the bacon grease until tender.
  • Add the clams, the reserved liquid, bacon, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the cooked onions. Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Stir in milk and butter, cook until heated through.

Notes

*The Nutritional Facts that have been calculated on this recipe are only estimates.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg