Easy Clam Chowder Recipe

Easy Clam Chowder Recipe

A delicious, light, and easy clam chowder recipe inspired by San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. Low-carb and keto-friendly.

Servings2
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min

Equipment

  • 1 Regular pot

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 can clams (5 oz)
  • 4 slices smoked bacon (about 100 g)
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 8 oz clam juice (1 bottle)
  • 3/4 cup white turnip (1 medium turnip)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or grass-fed butter)
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Sauté the finely chopped onion and celery with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add a small pinch of salt to help the onion sweat and soften.

Add the bacon strips and cook until they release their aroma.

Pour in the juice from the canned clams.

Add your preferred broth. If you are using turnip, add it now in small cubes.

In a separate small bowl, mix the cold evaporated milk or cream with the tapioca starch until smooth. Add this mixture to the soup.

Stir well to integrate all ingredients and let it cook over medium-low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. You will notice the broth beginning to thicken.

Add the canned clams and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Just before serving, sprinkle with fresh thyme and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition
Calories336 kcal
Carbohydrates31 g
Protein18 g
Fat16 g
Saturated fat5 g
Cholesterol47 mg
Sodium1787 mg
Potassium627 mg
Fiber2 g
Sugar14 g
Vitamin A597 IU
Vitamin C20 %
Calcium202 %
Iron1 mg