Gluten Free 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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Gluten Free Clam Chowder

Here’s The RECIPE For This New England Style Chowder:

Gluten Free Keto Clam Chowder

Recipe by Goodness Gracious Gluten FreeCourse: SoupDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 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
  Xanthan Gum- if desired for thickness

Directions

• 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!

Notes

• If you would like to make the soup thick, you can add in Xanthan Gum. To do this start with 1/2.tsp Xanthan Gum mixed with 4 TBSP water in a bowl until it is dissolved. Stir it into the soup before you add in the clams. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes and see if it is the thickness you desire. If you want it to be thicker repeat the process.

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

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,

​Michelle