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01/21/2012 National New England Clam Chowder Day New England Clam and Corn Chowder with Herbs

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Recipe Introduction

Clam chowder is a beloved dish across the nation. There are many different varieties of clam chowder including New England, Manhattan, Rhode Island, Down East, and Outer Banks clam chowder. In New England, chowder is traditionally milk or cream based and it is made with potatoes, salt pork, onions, flour or hardtack, and clams. It is extremely frowned upon in New England to add tomatoes to clam chowder. In 1939, Maine legislature even went as far as to make tomatoes in clam chowder illegal! New England clam chowder is simple to make and the most well-known type of chowder. The first recipe for clam chowder did not appear until the mid-1800's, but it is believed that New England Clam Chowder was made well before that time period. Celebrate this great culinary tradition with a bowl in honor of New England Clam Chowder Day!

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 01/21/2012 National New England Clam Chowder Day New England Clam and Corn Chowder with Herbs




New England Clam and Corn Chowder with Herbs


• 6 thick bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 8-ounce unpeeled white-skinned potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams in juice
• 1 8 3/4-ounce can corn kernels, drained
• Chopped fresh parsley


Recipe



• Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour out all but 3 tablespoons drippings from pan. Add next 4 ingredients to pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over; stir 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add milk to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until slightly thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, clams with juice, and drained corn. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

• Divide soup among bowls, sprinkle with bacon and parsley, and serve.

Calories (kcal) 522 .6 %Calories from Fat 32.4
Fat (g) 18.8
Saturated Fat (g) 8.0
Cholesterol (mg) 150.4
Carbohydrates (g) 53.6
Dietary Fiber (g) 5.0
Total Sugars (g) 16.4
Net Carbs (g) 48.7
Protein (g) 39.8