New England Clam Chowder
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
4 (6 1/2 oz) cans chopped clams, undrained2 (8 oz) bottles clam juice4 bacon slices1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1 garlic clove, minced3 cups cubed red potato1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme1/4 tsp black pepper3 parsley sprigs1 bay leaf2 cups 1% milk1/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup half and half
Directions
Drain clams through a colander into a bowl, reserving liquid and clams. Combine clam liquid and clam juice.

Cook bacon in large pot until crisp. Remove bacon from pot, reserving 2 tsp dripping in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside. Add onion, celery, and garlic to pot and saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add clam juice mixture, potato and next four ingredients (through bay leaf); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Add to pan. Stir in clams and half and half. Cook about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Yields 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups chowder and 1 1/2 tsp bacon.)

Number of Servings: 8


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LANC92.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.5
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
  • Sodium: 635.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 11.5 g

Member Reviews
  • BRENDAS78
     very good. i used skim milk and no fat half-and-half to try and cut back on some fat and calories. still turned out fantastic. i also added mushrooms and more garlic, just because i love them. - 8/17/08
  • RRRR_BRAINS
     this soup was really really good. it was perfect for the cold snowy days we've been having lately! and surprisingly light on the calories. - 11/18/08
  • JUDY8880000
     I can't believe a cup has under 200 calories. It was sooo good! I will definitely make this again! - 9/25/08
  • KMARIE0218
     I made a recipe VERY similar to this one and it turned out really good! It called for turkey bacon which helped to keep down the fat. - 2/17/08
  • PURELYSHELL
     Excellent soup! Thanks for posting it. - 10/30/09
  • *CAROLYN*
     I thought this was very tasty, and loved that it didn't feel too heavy! - 6/22/08
  • ICEMOCHA
     Deeeeelicious!!! Thanks for the ideas on using fat-free milk and half and half. A neighbor smelled the aromas and knocked on my door to ask what kind of cuisine was I cooking. I told her I decided to have a soup and salad night. LOL! - 8/15/10
  • SPECK01
     I finally found time to make this soup, and it tastes delicious! It's much better than the name brand chunky soups! - 1/17/10
  • KFHILLTOP
     Wonderful recipe and I used rice milk as my husband and I are lactose intolerant. It turned out delicious and just thick enough to feel like we were really "cheating" on our healthy eating style of meals. So happy to know about this one as it makes a nice winter family meal with corn bread. - 11/24/09
  • YIAYIA-THALIA
     This sounds great. I will definitely try this after payday. - 11/24/09
  • NATALIE22816
     *To thicken: Mash up some of the potatos

    We love clam chowder and haven't had it in a long time because of the high calories. So happy to find this recipe. Thanks for submitting it. I also served it with spicy oyster crackers (yes it adds quite a bit calories but oh so yummy) - 2/5/12
  • JMUCKINHOUPT
     Very good and easy to make. I cut the recipe in half. - 1/28/12
  • JULIEVIC
     I was really worried about a "healthy" or "light" version of clam chowder. I was REALLY surprised at how yummy it was, the flavors were perfect and it was really filling and delicious and best of all UNDER 200 calories! Even the kids gobbled it up! - 1/25/11
  • MOELASSES
     The flavor was very good! It was however very thin. I will add some corn starch and extra clams next time, and could use a tiny salt. But I will make again, it was great. loved that the servings were so low cal - 9/3/10
  • TERRESTA
     I made it for my husband who is a clam chowder connoisseur, and he loved it! We're definitely making this again. - 2/4/10
  • GARDENQE2
     Delicious! I used regular evaporated milk instead of the half-and-half, and added a cup of sliced carrots for color. - 11/25/09
  • CONNIEDICKENS
     Awesome ideas for making this recipe even lower in cals. I had to give up Clam Chowder. Now it's back in my menu! - 11/24/09
  • JUHOEG
     can't wait to try - 11/24/09
  • GRAMDEB1
     Can't wait to try this as my husband used to rave about my clam chowder and I stopped making it because of all the calories. - 11/24/09
  • LOVEPAINTING
     This sounds too good to be true. Definitely want to make this one. - 11/24/09
  • JUDY37388
     I am anxious to make this soup - as soon as I get the ingredients. Thank you for sharing this recipe! - 11/24/09
  • BPARASOLLE
     Outstanding...my youngest daughter is not a soup eater and she went back for seconds. - 4/12/13
  • CD12652032
     It turned out very tasty. I didn't use the half and half. I used all 2 % milk and I smashed some of the potatoes with a potato masher.
    Thanks for a great recipe. - 10/14/12
  • RIZZO523
     4 - 7/5/11
  • TRISSIDAAE
     I made this for me and my boyfriend last night and it was great, wouldn't even know it was good for you :) - 1/16/11



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