Potato Clam Chowder

Name: Potato Clam Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams; 2 bacon strips, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-in. cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried savory; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups 2% milk; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

I ran across this recipe in one of my antique cookbooks. It's a timeless classic I like to prepare for friends and family throughout the year, but especially during the holidays. —Betty Ann Morgan, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Ingredients

2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
2 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1-3/4 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-in. cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

Drain clams, reserving clam juice. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
Add onion to drippings; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water and reserved clam juice; cook and stir until bubbly.
Add potatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in milk, parsley and clams; heat through. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 201 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Originally published as Potato Clam Chowder in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook

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P vinod

Jan 5, 2018

Love lobbster,cheese and seafood-uncle had seafood business way back in 1979 moreover its from new england a place I would love to visit when I get a chance to visit the U.S which definitely may in 5 years time -till that time can always see lovely recipies and dream about lovely things-cant I ????