A bowl of creamy clam chowder with sliced bread and a salad on the side.

Clam Chowder from Cans

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely diced
  • 1 Onion Small, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour All-purpose
  • 1 can Potatoes 15 ounces, diced, drained
  • can Clam Juice 10½ ounces
  • 1 can Clams 6½ ounces, chopped
  • 1 cup Milk
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • Oyster Crackers Optional; for serving

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, then cook celery and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the potatoes, clam juice, clams (with their liquid), and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat and then reduce to low; simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with oyster crackers, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Clam Chowder from Cans
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
423
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
640
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
1405
mg
40
%
Carbohydrates
 
69
g
23
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
646
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
55
mg
67
%
Calcium
 
222
mg
22
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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