When autumn arrives, I'm eager to celebrate with warm and cozy comfort food like this pumpkin clam chowder. Use fresh clams if they are available. -Renee Murby, Johnston, Rhode Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings ( 2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir chopped fennel and onion in bacon drippings over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add chardonnay to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add 4-1/2 cups clam juice, pumpkin and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until pumpkin and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally., Whisk flour and remaining 1/2 cup clam juice; stir into pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in clams, cream, tarragon, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). To serve, top soup with reserved chopped fennel fronds and cooked bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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