Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II
Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II delivers a rich, creamy bowl layered with smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and briny clams. The clam juice deepens the ocean flavor while a touch of half-and-half and cream creates a lush texture, perfect for a cozy dinner or a comforting weekend lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, keep the bacon fat in the pan, crumble the bacon, and set aside.
- 2
In the same saucepan with the bacon fat, cook the onion and potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over them and stir well to coat.
- 3
Pour in the clam juice, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- 4
Add the half-and-half and minced clams, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the heavy cream, if desired. Let it heat through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley and crumbled bacon. (Do not boil if adding cream.)
- Calories 317.61 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 13.39 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 17.65 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.23 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.83 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.46 mg High 22%
- Sodium 998.32 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 132.47 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 157.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 15.43 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.5 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Chopped Clams, and Clam Juice. Each serving provides about 317.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Chopped Clams, Clam Juice, Diced Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 317.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II healthy?
- Classic New England Clam Chowder, Version II has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 317.61 calories and 13.39 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 998.32 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.83 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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