Dinner for 4
Creamy Clam Chowder
Clams, bacon, potatoes, milk, and cream simmer together with thyme and onion for a thick, hearty chowder.
Typical price
$28.25for 4 servings
$7.06 per serving$28.25 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.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyAppetizersLunchesDinnersSnacksCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical | 3.3 lb | $19.81Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.71Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.86Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $28.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 kg clams
- 50 g butter
- 150 g bacon
- 1 finely chopped onion
- sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbls plain flour
- 150 ml milk
- 150 ml double cream
- 2 potatoes
- chopped parsley
Steps
- Scrub the clams under cold water and discard any cracked or open shells.
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the onion in the bacon fat and butter for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the milk, cream, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf, then simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the clams, cover the pot, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the shells open.
- Discard unopened clams, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the bacon and parsley.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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