Dairy-Free Chowder
Dairy-Free Chowder delivers a rich, briny seafood character layered with savory bacon, tender potatoes, and aromatic onion and celery. An almond milk roux lends body and silkiness without cream, keeping the soup light yet satisfying. Ideal for a cozy dinner, it also adapts beautifully to clams, fish, mixed seafood, or corn.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, celery, and bacon to the hot oil; cook and stir until the bacon fat renders and the onion is translucent.
- 3
Add potatoes and clam juice.
- 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- 5
Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- 6
Add clams and cook for 10 minutes more.
- 7
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/4 cup oil and flour in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- 8
Stir until it becomes paste-like and light golden brown.
- 9
Gradually whisk in almond milk; cook and stir until the mixture becomes a thick slurry.
- 10
Stir the slurry into the clam chowder until thickened.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.
- Calories 234.05 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.86 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.84 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 8.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 727.71 mg High
- Fiber 1.2 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.02 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.77 g Low Source
- Calcium 129.55 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 295.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 459.1 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 9.54 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.65 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Dairy Free Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Milk, Bacon, and Celery. Each serving provides about 234.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dairy-Free Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Dairy-Free Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Milk, Bacon, Celery, Chopped Clams. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Dairy-Free Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dairy-Free Chowder?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dairy-Free Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
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