Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder

Name: Cindy's Awesome Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 5 medium unpeeled potatoes, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; salt and pepper to taste; 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juice reserved; 2 cups water, or as needed; 2 (1.8 ounce) packages dry leek soup mix; 1 quart half-and-half

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A wonderful clam chowder to serve with hot sourdough bread or, better yet, in a sourdough bread bowl. My whole family adores this clam chowder recipe, and I'm sure yours will too!

Recipe by Cindy in Pensacola

Updated on October 2, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
5 medium unpeeled potatoes, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained with juice reserved
2 cups water, or as needed
2 (1.8 ounce) packages dry leek soup mix
1 quart half-and-half

Directions

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisped and browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave drippings in the pot.
Place potatoes and carrots into the pot and season with salt and pepper; cook in bacon drippings, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Pour clam juice into the pot, add enough water to just cover potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add leek soup mix and gently stir until no lumps remain. Stir in clams, half-and-half, and reserved bacon. Cook and stir until chowder returns to a simmer and thickens, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

681	Calories
39g	Fat
54g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 681
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 18g	91%
Cholesterol 128mg	43%
Sodium 1338mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 54mg	269%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 1566mg	33%

* 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.