How To Make Clam and Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe
A creamy and delicious chowder made with clams and sweet potatoes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 4 cups of chicken stock
- 2 cups of canned clams, drained with juice reserved
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the sweet potatoes, bay leaf, and dried thyme and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
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Gradually add the chicken stock, reserved clam juice, and clams, stirring constantly.
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Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf and transfer half of the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Return the mixture to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 423kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 137mg
- Sodium : 767mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 14g
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