Microwave Clam Chowder

Name: Microwave Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 quart).
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams; 1-1/2 cups diced peeled uncooked potatoes (about 2 medium); 1/3 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch pepper; 1 teaspoon butter; Minced fresh parsley

From Turlock, California, Mary Jane Cantrell contends, "This tastes as good as chowder served at restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco."

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
1-1/2 cups diced peeled uncooked potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 teaspoon butter
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 279 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Microwave Clam Chowder in Taste of Home June/July 1995

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mdclark

Jan 17, 2013

I've never made clam chowder before so I can't compare recipes but this was easy and tasty. I did substitute 1/2 cup of heavy cream for some of the milk. My kids would have preferred it tobe thicker.