New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: New England Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 4 cups cauliflower florets; 1 1/2 cups skim milk; Three 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams, with their liquid; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 tablespoons real bacon bits, such as Hormel Real Bacon Bits; 2/3 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large Dutch oven, combine the onion, garlic, cauliflower, and milk.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
4
Strain the clams, reserving the juice.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk the clam juice into the cornstarch.
6
Raise the heat under the Dutch oven to medium, and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the soup.
7
Bring the soup to a boil, whisking constantly.
8
Then reduce the heat and simmer until the soup has thickened, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the clams and bacon to the soup, and remove from the heat.
10
Whisk in the yogurt and chives.
11
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
12
Fat: 33g (before), 9.1g (after)
13
Calories: 480 (before), 299 (after)
14
Protein: 34g
15
Carbohydrates: 24g
16
Cholesterol: 121mg
17
Fiber: 3g
18
Sodium: 1,130mg

438

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine, 4 cups cauliflower florets, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, and more.

Yes, New England Clam Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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New England Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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