Clam And Ham Chowder
Easy hearty homemade clam chowder with ham, potatoes, and minced clams. Gluten and lactose-free.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean ham ~ diced
- 1 medium Onion ~ chopped
- 2 stalks Celery ~ chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic ~ or 2 tsp minced
- 2 tbsp Butter ~ or non-dairy substitute
- 3 tbsp Gluten-Free flour ~ or regular all-purpose if not gluten-free
- 8 ounce Bottled clam juice
- 4 cups 2% Lactose Free milk ~ or non-dairy
- 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 6 cups Golden potatoes ~ cubed
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Celery salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 4 7-ounce cans Minced or chopped clams
- 1/2 tsp Salt ~ to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper ~ to taste
Instructions
- In a large kettle add cubed ham, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes. If needed you can add a tablespoon of oil or butter. I have never needed to.
- Add butter and allow it to melt.
- Stir in flour and let mixture cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the bottled clam juice mixing well.
- In a measuring cup add 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch with some of the milk. Add this mixture and the rest of the milk to the soup. Stir well.
- Add cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and spices. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't burn.
- Add clams with their juice. Stir to combine well.
- Cover and let simmer 20 minutes.
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 1584mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg