Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder
Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder features tender clams and diced potatoes in a rich, velvety broth accented with Old Bay, thyme, and parsley. The gentle seafood sweetness balances with buttery notes and a hint of pepper, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting starter on a chilly evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder, 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 21
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the juice from the clams into a medium pot and set the clams aside.
- 2
Add water or bottled clam juice.
- 3
Add the potatoes and onions to the pot, cover, and cook over medium heat until the potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add the milk, evaporated milk, butter or margarine, parsley, thyme, seafood seasoning, celery salt, salt and pepper to taste, cracker crumbs, and clams.
- 5
Simmer until the soup is just about to boil, taking care not to let it boil.
- 6
Serve hot.
- Calories 612.83 kcal High 31%
- Protein 21.08 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 92.73 g 34%
- Total Fat 16.06 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 6.95 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.62 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1707.47 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 4.25 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 16.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 551.76 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1464.79 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 92.04 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 1.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 3.17 mcg Moderate 16%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Salt, and Cooked Clam Meat. Each serving provides about 612.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery Salt, Cooked Clam Meat, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 612.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder healthy?
- Wilma's Creamy Clam Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 612.83 calories and 21.08 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1707.47 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.95 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery 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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