Clam Chowder
- Serves 4
- Prep time 15 minutes
- Cook time 20 minutes
Nutrition facts
Per serving: Calories 257, Protein 30 g, Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Fibre 1 g, Iron 21 mg, Calcium 112 mg, Sodium 336 mg
Clam Chowder
Also needed
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) light butter
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) minced garlic
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) flour
Also needed
- bacon bits, to taste
- 500 ml (2 cups) diced potatoes
- 1 package (200 g) cooked lobster meat
Preparation
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook the mixed vegetables and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and cook for a few seconds, stirring. Add the clam juice and 500 ml (2 cups) water and then bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes, if desired. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the clams, shrimp, cooking cream, and lobster meat, if desired. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Divide the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with bacon bits if desired.
Side dish idea
Rouille for spreading on toast
Per serving, about 80 ml (1/3 cup): 49 calories
Infuse 4 or 5 saffron threads in 10 ml (2 tsp) of lemon juice. In a bowl, whisk 250 ml (1 cup) of plain Greek yogourt (0%) with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of olive oil. Add 5 ml (1 tsp) of minced garlic and the infused saffron.
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