Best Clam Chowder Recipe

Best Clam Chowder Recipe
Best Clam Chowder Recipe
I serve this cheesy chowder every Christmas or New Year's. Throughout the year, I substitute the potatoes and clams with broccoli and find that even the grandchildren enjoy the taste. —Joy Schuster Glentana, Montana
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Served Person: 9
contains white meat tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free contains fish contains dairy
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 4 cups cubed red potatoes
  • 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams drained
  • 2/3 cup cubed process cheese (velveeta)
  • Carbohydrate 3.521235652213 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0751111111111111 mg
  • Fat 0.130036210829232 g
  • Fiber 0.478464711183605 g
  • Protein 0.485095808456934 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0307676609696985 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (114g)
  • Sodium 37.3582535729517 mg
  • Sugar 3.0427709410294 g
  • Trans Fat 0.0178048960132001 g
  • Calories 17 calories

Directions In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. In a small bowl, combine flour and cold water until smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add clams and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in milk; heat through. Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts). Originally published as Christmas Clam Chowder in Taste of Home December/January 2007, p40 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 170 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 502 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend