Rhode Island Style Clam Chowder
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
4 cups red bliss potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups chopped clams*
2 cups clam juice*
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Water, to cover
Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Heat the oil in a large soup pot over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add the potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme and water, to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
* Can use clams and clam juice from 2 (1-pound) containers of frozen chopped clams in natural juice, thawed.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Calories 220
Total fat 7.5g Saturated fat 1.5g
Monounsaturated fat 4g Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 60.5mg Sodium 675mg
Carbohydrates 15g Protein 24g
Fiber 2.5g
