Dinner for 4

Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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)

$13.14for 455 minServes 4

This one-pot clam chowder combines bacon, potatoes, corn, and cream in a savory broth with tender steamed clams.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Bacon, 0.75$6.49 each typical	0.75	$4.33Typical price
	Green onions, 2$1.19 each typical	2	$2.38Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.75 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.75 lb	$1.73Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical	10 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.14

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

55 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.28 per serving$13.14 for 4

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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.

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