Gluten Free and Keto Clam Chowder

Clam chowder is a must have for comfort food!  This gluten free and keto version hits the spot!

This gluten free clam chowder is packed full of delicious flavor! It is also perfect for a keto diet with one modification! We like the keto version as much as the carby version!

What do I need to make this gluten free clam chowder?

You will need the following ingredients to make this recipe:

Heavy cream
Chopped clams
Salt and Pepper
Butter
Parsley
Clam juice
Chicken stock or broth
Garlic Clove
Yellow Onion
Celery
Bacon
Potatoes, Radishes, or Celery Root- Our favorite version is radishes!
Mascarpone cheese or Creme fresh
Olive Oil

How do I make this clam chowder recipe?

In a deep pot, cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy.
Once it’s crispy, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside until the end.
Drizzle olive oil into the pot to add to the bacon fat.
Add the onion, chopped radishes or celery root, or potatoes, and saute for a few minutes until they start getting soft.
Add in the garlic and celery.
Saute until softened.
Add in the chicken broth and clam juice. Stir to combine.
Simmer with the lid cracked for about 20 minutes or until the radishes, potatoes, or celery root are the desired doneness.
Stir in the heavy cream.
Add the clams with the juice. Stir.
Add in the mascarpone cheese or creme fresh. Stir until it melts.
Simmer a few more minutes until heated through.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter to finish the soup.
Ladle into a bowl and garnish with the crispy bacon and chopped parsley if desired.
Enjoy!


Since this recipe is keto, there is no flour to make a roux so it is not as thick as traditional chowder. However, it checks all the boxes for flavor and craving satisfaction!

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This New England Style Chowder is also Keto! So yummy!

INGREDIENTS  

• 8 sliced of bacon- chopped
• 2 Pieces of celery- chopped
• 1 cup Onion- chopped
• 1 clove Garlic- minced
• 11/2 cups heavy cream
• 11/2 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 8 oz jar clam juice
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese or creme fresh
• 2 cans chopped clams
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 2 cups radishes, celery root or potatoes- diced
• 1 handful parsley- chopped
• 2 TBSP butter
• 1 drizzle olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

• In a deep pot, cook the bacon on medium heat until crispy.
• Once it's crispy, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside until the end. 
• Drizzle olive oil into the pot to add to the bacon fat. 
• Add the onion, chopped radishes or celery root, or potatoes, and saute for a few minutes until they start getting soft. 
• Add in the garlic and celery. 
• Saute until softened. 
• Add in the chicken broth and clam juice.
• Stir to combine. 
• Simmer with the lid cracked for about 20 minutes or until the radishes, potatoes, or celery root are the desired doneness. 
• Stir in the heavy cream. 
• Add the clams with the juice.
• Stir. 
• Add in the mascarpone cheese or creme fresh.
• Stir until it melts. 
• Simmer a few more minutes until heated through. 
• Add salt and pepper to taste. 
• Remove from the heat and stir in the butter to finish the soup. 
• Ladle into a bowl and garnish with the crispy bacon and chopped parsley if desired. 
• Enjoy!

I hope you love this clam chowder recipe as much as we do!


As Always,
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Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,

​Michelle