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Two small white crockery bowls with handles filled with keto New England Clam Chowder and topped with crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley.

Keto New England Clam Chowder

Indulge in the rich flavors of our Keto New England Clam Chowder, a delightful low-carb twist on a classic favorite. This creamy, soul-warming soup is not only gluten-free but also packs all the savory goodness of traditional clam chowder without the guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 597 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips bacon chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb small to medium turnips peeled and cubed
  • 2 8-ounce bottles of clam juice
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper I use up to 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  • pink salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream divided
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 2 6-1/2 ounce cans chopped clams undrained
  • Fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions
 

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; set aside.
  • Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add the turnips, clam juice, white pepper, thyme, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, until turnips are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Once the soup is hot again sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum over the soup and whisk or stir until it begins to thicken. If you like a thicker soup use the remaining 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Stir in the clams with the juice from the cans and heat through (do not boil).
  • Taste and add more white pepper and salt if needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the cooked bacon and chopped parsley over each serving.

Disclaimer

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Nutrition

Calories: 597kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 9gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1859IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
Keyword american, bacon, clams, easy, easy recipes, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, One Pot, seafood, soup
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