Newport Clam Chowder
Newport Clam Chowder showcases tender potatoes and plentiful clams in a rich, roux-thickened broth enriched with half-and-half and brightened by a whisper of fresh dill. It’s briny, buttery, and deeply comforting—perfect for a cozy dinner or a special weekend soup night. Expect a silky texture with balanced seafood depth and gentle herb notes.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Newport Clam Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large kettle or stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Stir in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring often, for 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
In a separate pot, bring the clams and clam juice to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 3
In a small saucepan, cover the peeled potatoes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 4
Gradually pour the hot clam stock into the butter and flour mixture while stirring constantly. Keep stirring and slowly bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and add the cooked potatoes. Stir in the half and half, salt and pepper, and chopped dill. Heat through but do not let it boil.
- Calories 468.72 kcal High 23%
- Protein 16.98 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 39.17 g 14%
- Total Fat 24.64 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 14.19 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.98 mg High 26%
- Sodium 1647.67 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 3.04 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 183.29 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 200.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 17.03 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 23.41 mg Good Source 26%
- 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
About This Recipe
Newport Clam Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chopped Clams, and Clam Juice. Each serving provides about 468.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Newport Clam Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Newport Clam Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chopped Clams, Clam Juice, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Newport Clam Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Newport Clam Chowder?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Newport Clam Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Newport Clam Chowder healthy?
- Newport Clam Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 468.72 calories and 16.98 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1647.67 mg (72% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.19 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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