Dinner for 4
Clam Chowder
This one-pot clam chowder combines bacon, potatoes, corn, and cream in a savory broth with tender steamed clams.
$12.92for 4 servings
$3.23 per serving$12.92 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersOne-potBack to schoolCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 2 | $2.38Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 2 bunches scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- 4 yukon gold potatoes
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup heavy cream
- chives (optional)
- oyster crackers (optional)
Steps
- Scrub the clams under cold water, discard cracked shells, and set them aside.
- Cook the bacon in a 5-quart pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
- Add the butter, scallions, garlic, and jalapeño, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, salt, pepper, and 4 cups water, then simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the corn and cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, then add the clams and cover for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes, discarding any clams that stay closed.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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