Contest-Winning Clam Chowder: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy clam chowder recipe featuring turkey bacon for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: New England
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups clam juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans chopped clams, drained
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and clam juice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Add the clams and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, mash some of the potatoes.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Contest-Winning New England Clam Chowder