Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder
Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder brings a clean, briny clam flavor in a tomato-forward broth studded with tender potatoes, carrots, and onions. It’s lighter than creamy chowders yet still hearty, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a seaside-inspired lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the clam juice and the juice from the canned clams into a large pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the onion, carrots, and potatoes; simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- 4
Stir in the tomato soup and tomato sauce, and season with parsley and black pepper.
- 5
Add the clams last, and cook just until heated through.
- Calories 183.29 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 11.2 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 26.46 g 10%
- Total Fat 3.62 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.21 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1178.99 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 3.35 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 7.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 64.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 435.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 83.16 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 26.73 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rhode Island Style Red Clam Chowder is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Clam Juice, and Condensed Tomato Soup. Each serving provides about 183.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder?
- It is an American chowder recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Clam Juice, Condensed Tomato Soup, Cooked Clam Meat. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder healthy?
- Rhode Island-Style Red Clam Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 183.29 calories and 11.2 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1178.99 mg (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, Tomatoes 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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