Irish Clam Chowder

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Irish Clam Chowder, a hearty and flavorful soup
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large leek , chopped
4 medium potatoes , diced
8 ounces clam juice
3 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter , divided
7 ounces shelled clams
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk
salt
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
7g
Fat
19g
Irish Clam Chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that originated in Ireland. It's made with fresh clams, potatoes, leeks, and chicken broth and is traditionally served in a bread bowl. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day and is a great way to warm up and fill up with something delicious. While the addition of butter and flour may increase the calorie and fat content, the potatoes and clams provide important nutrients and make this soup a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, sauté the leeks in 2 tablespoons of butter until softened.
2.Add the potatoes, clam juice, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4.In a separate pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in the flour to create a roux.
5.Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture thickens.
6.Add the roux to the soup and stir to combine.
7.Add the shelled clams and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
8.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

Irish Clam Chowder is a delicious and hearty soup, perfect for a cold winter day.

It’s high in protein and provides a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes.

CONS

The addition of butter and flour to thicken the soup increases the calorie and fat content.

Some people may not enjoy the taste or texture of clams in their soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals, especially potassium and vitamin C from the potatoes.
Clams are also a good source of iron and zinc, important for a healthy immune system and red blood cell production.

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