Serious Eats Clam Chowder Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Clam Chowder Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 53%. At 1225mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Serious Eats Clam Chowder Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 506 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 437
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 1225mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 27g
Calcium: 158mg Iron: 11mg
Potassium: 966mg Vitamin A: 283mcg
Vitamin C: 33mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Three 8-ounce bottles clam juice
  • 1 pound starchy potatoes (such as idaho or russet) peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 5 (6.5) ounce cans of clams, diced, juices reserved
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)