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Close up top down photo of clam chowder in a bowl with crispy bacon and fresh parsley on top.
Servings: 4 to 8 Servings

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Clam Chowder

5 from 1 vote
Thick, creamy, luscious gluten-free dairy-free clam chowder with crispy bacon, white wine and delicious potatoes. Easy enough to make for weeknight meals, yet fancy enough to serve guests at holidays or a special occasion.
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Chop the bacon and place the chunks in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a soup pot or a Dutch oven. Cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until much of the fat has rendered.
  • Tip: I typically cover the pot to help heat the bacon up so that the fat renders quicker.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked bacon bits from the pot, leaving behind all of the bacon drippings. Set the cooked bacon aside to use later.
  • Add the chopped onion to the pot and sprinkle liberally with sea salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour until it is well-incorporated with the onion.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients to the pot (the cooked crispy bacon, chopped Yukon gold potatoes, the whole can of coconut milk, white wine, and clams).
  • Stir well, cover, and bring everything to a full boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and cook at a gentle simmer for at least 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through. Cook clam chowder for longer (40 to 50 minutes) at a gentle simmer if you have the time. Taste the delicious chowder for flavor and add more salt or plenty of black pepper to your personal taste.
  • Serve clam chowder in bowls with your choice of oyster crackers, rolls, cornbread, etc.

Notes

*Choose a dry white wine like sauvignon blanc. You can also pick up a small bottle of cooking wine if you don’t normally drink wine (no reason to open a full bottle when you only need ⅓ cup).
**You can use any type of clams you love. If you use clams that aren’t packed in water, drain them and add 1 cup of clam juice to the recipe.
Store any leftover clam chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Large Bowl (of 4), Calories: 864kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 37g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 2724mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g
Course: Soups, Stews, & Chilies
Cuisine: American
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Author: Julia