Seafood enthusiasts will be overjoyed with this easy to make creamy Keto New England Clam Chowder. Its rich and satisfying flavors are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Whether you’re a fan of the keto or low carb lifestyle or simply looking for a hearty and nutritious meal, this mouthwatering chowder is an absolute must-try. The combination of tender clams, creamy broth, and aromatic herbs and spices are a classic comfort food. We removed the typical potatoes and crackers to make this a low carb alternative!
Enjoy this hearty soup any time of year — windy summer day on the water or even on a cold wintery day.
Ingredients
Chopped Clams in Clam Juice: Clams simplified. Comes pre chopped and ready to use. Saves on having to buy additional clam juice.
Thick Cut Bacon: Nice thick chunks of caramelized bacon.
Onion: Browned onions add nice flavor.
Worcestershire Sauce: Tangy, salty goodness. Adds an extra kick.
Old Bay Seasoning: Classic seafood seasoning with a lite cajun feel.
Bay Leaf: Seasoning for the soup.
Heavy Cream: Creamy, indulgent keto goodness. Makes a very rich broth.
Unsweetened Almond Milk: I prefer almond milk because it’s lower calorie. Feel free to swap this with a dairy milk or unsweetened cashew milk.
Better than Boullion Vegetable Base: Me secret weapon for quick tasty broths! If you don’t have this ingredient, you can substitute the vegetable base and water with vegetable broth.
Guar Gum: Keto-friendly thickening agent more potent than cornstarch.
Keto New England Clam Chowder
Equipment
- Medium-Large Pot with Lid
Ingredients
- 13 oz Chopped Clams in Clam Juice
- 3 Thick Cut Pieces of Bacon Sliced
- 1 Large Onion Diced Fine
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Better than Boullion Vegetable Base
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (You can substitute with dairy
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Guar Gum
Instructions
- Heat medium-large pot on medium heat. Add sliced bacon into pot and stir occasionally until bacon begins to crisp. Add in diced onions and continue to cook until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, bay leaf, water, vegetable base, and unsweetened almond milk (or choice of milk). Mix well.
- Let soup get to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Mix guar gum with heavy cream and add into pot. Mix well and continue to cook as it thickens.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
