Classic Clam Chowder

Name: Classic Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice; 1 large onion, cut into medium dice; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1.5 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated); 1 cup water; 9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste

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Give leftover mashed potatoes a second life: Make a pot of clam chowder.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Servings:

8

Yield:

2 quarts

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Ingredients

2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice
1 large onion, cut into medium dice
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups leftover mashed potatoes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
4 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (clams and juice separated)
1 cup water
9 new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large soup kettle, fry bacon over medium heat until bacon crisps, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon; set aside.
Keep 2 tablespoons bacon fat in pan. (If necessary, add oil to yield 2 tablespoons.) Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and bay leaves; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds or so.
Whisk in mashed potatoes, clam juice (bottled and what you've drained from the clams) and 1 cup of water. Add new potatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in clams, cream and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
Heat through and serve, garnishing each bowl with reserved bacon.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
9g	Fat
33g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 552mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 38mg	192%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 1192mg	25%

* 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.