Microwave Clam Chowder
Microwave Clam Chowder takes approximately 30 minutes from beginning to end. For 78 cents per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This side dish has 200 calories, 9g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. 69 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. This recipe from Taste of Home requires milk, butter, salt, and fresh parsley. It is a very budget friendly recipe for fans of American food. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 55%. Microwave Clam Chowder, Mo's Clam Chowder, and Clam Chowder are very similar to this recipe.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 15 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon butter
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
Pinch pepper
1-1/2 cups diced peeled uncooked potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Equipment:
microwave
slotted spoon
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley. Yield: 4 servings (1 quart). Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Originally published as Microwave Clam Chowder in Taste of HomeJune/July 1995, p45 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 279 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 710 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 10 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp.
2. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside.
3. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice.
4. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter.
5. Garnish with bacon and parsley.
Nutrition Information:
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