Food Network Bar Americain Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

Total time: 145 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 Bar Americain Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 62%. At 1432mg, 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 Bar Americain Sweet Potato Chowder Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 445 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 437
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 67mg
Sodium: 1432mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 99mg Iron: 9mg
Potassium: 530mg Vitamin A: 884mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and pureed (with a ricer or food processor)*see Cook's Note
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 to 3 cups bottled or canned clam juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into small dice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices slab apple wood smoked bacon, cut into small dice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 12 fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • Sweet potato chowder base
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh clams (steamers or cherrystone)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)