Food Network New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Total time: 150 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 Food Network New England Clam Chowder Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 104%. At 2400mg, 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.

Food Network New England Clam Chowder Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 562 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 685
Total Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 203mg
Sodium: 2400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 60g
Calcium: 212mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 647mg Vitamin A: 610mcg
Vitamin C: 23mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into half-tablespoon pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • 10 pounds small quahogs or large cherrystone clams, scrubbed and rinsed, open clams discarded
  • 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (2 1/2 to 3 cups)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

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