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New England Clam Chowder is a American soup recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 12 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 358 kcal with roughly 13 g of protein. Filed under cold winter days, winter, comfort food and one-pot.
Measure the reserved clam liquid and add enough water to make 1 cup total.
In a large pot, fry the 3 slices of bacon until they're crisp and have rendered their fat. Remove the bacon, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of kernel corn and 3 cups of milk. In a separate small bowl, blend the 2 tablespoons of flour with the 1 tablespoon of butter to form a smooth paste (a roux).
Stir the flour and butter mixture into the soup. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-8 minutes. It should just coat the back of a spoon.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 358kcal | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 40g | 15% |
| of which sugars | 11g | 12% |
| Fibre | 3g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | Contains |
| Milk | Contains |
| Celery | Contains |
| Molluscs | Contains |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Mustard | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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