Classic Clam Chowder

Name: Classic Clam Chowder
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice; 1 large onion, cut into medium dice; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 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; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; Salt and pepper, to taste

👥 8 servings

Classic Clam Chowder is an moderately easy soup. Made with 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small dice, 1 large onion, cut into medium dice, ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 2 bay leaves and 1 ½ cups leftover mashed potatoes, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.

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📊 At a Glance

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.6g 11%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 552mg 24%

Total Carbohydrate 32.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%

Total Sugars 2.2g

Protein 27.7g 55%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.