Rhode Island Clam Chowder
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 434 calorie
- Total Fat
- 23 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 9 grams
- Cholesterol
- 65 milligrams
- Sodium
- 858 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 37 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 21 grams
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
24 quahog clams (about 8 pounds), scrubbed
5 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, diced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground white pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping (optional)
Directions
- Rinse the clams several times under cold running water. Transfer to a large pot and add 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover and cook until the clams open, about 8 minutes. Remove the clams with a slotted spoon and transfer to a deep bowl as they open; cover with plastic wrap so they don't dry out. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Wipe out the pot, then pour the strained broth back into the pot.
- Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and cover with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 10 minutes; drain, then return the bacon to the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cook until the bacon starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to the pot with the broth. Wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the onion and celery to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add the onion and celery mixture to the broth along with the potatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper.
- While the potatoes are cooking, remove the clams from their shells and roughly chop.
- Add the clams to the soup and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped parsley.
- Per serving: Calories: 434; Total Fat: 23 grams; Saturated Fat: 9 grams; Protein: 21 grams; Total carbohydrates: 37 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 65 milligrams; Sodium: 858 milligrams