Easy Clam Chowder
This Easy Clam Chowder is a rich, creamy, flavorful soup - and it's healthy, too! With creamy golden potatoes, turkey bacon, clams, and half-and-half, it's the perfect cozy meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil
- 3 strips turkey bacon diced
- 2 celery ribs trimmed and chopped
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 1 large garlic clove peeled and minced
- 8 small yellow yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup water
- 1 bottle clam juice 8 ounces
- 3 teaspoons reduced sodium chicken base like bouillon, but in a paste. You can use bouillon if you prefer.
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cans minced clams drained, 6 1/2 ounces each
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat add coconut oil. When melted add turkey bacon and stir till starts to brown.
- Add onion, celery and cook for 5-6 minutes until onion starts to turn translucent.
- Add garlic, give a quick stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Add potatoes, water, clam juice, chicken base, and italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and stir.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and leave uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Add clams, half and half and heat through over low heat.