Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice

3 large russet potatoes

peeled and cubed

8 slices bacon

cut into small pieces

1 large onion

chopped

2 stalks celery

diced

2 quarts shucked clams

with liquid

2 cups half-and-half cream

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan heat clam juice and peeled potatoes. Bring water to a boil and let simmer until tender about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large stock pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in onions and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Add potatoes clam juice and clams to the stock pot. Heat until simmering.

Step 4

In a separate pot gently warm (do not boil) half and half. Pour warm half and half into the stock pot and heat just until warmed through. Do not boil the chowder or the cream will separate. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

Shirley's Maine Clam Chowder Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 283.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.5g 29%

Carbohydrates: 30.9g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 51.1mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 390IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.5mg 50%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 17.3mg 29%

Folate: 26.1mcg 7%

Calcium: 109.4mg 11%

Iron: 8.1mg 45%

Magnesium: 44.6mg 16%

Potassium: 799.8mg 22%

Sodium: 342.6mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 103.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.