Clam Chowder
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This blog post will help you make an easy and delicious Clam Chowder recipe that toddlers will love. Our recipe is packed full of flavour, made with real ingredients and is sure to be a hit with the little ones. With a few simple steps, you can whip up a delicious dish in no time. Come and explore this fun recipe and provide your toddler with a wholesome lunch or dinner.
General Information:
- Macronutrients: Healthy fatsProteinFiber
- Calories: 450 Serving Size: 4-6 Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes
Toddler Friendly Clam Chowder
This delicious clam chowder recipe is perfect for a toddler’s dinner or lunchtime. Our recipe is designed to be salt and sugar freeavoiding high salt and sugar ingredientsand choking hazards. With the help of some good jokes and a specific step-by-step processit’s the perfect meal for your kids!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons of Butter
- 2 Medium Potatoes (cut into small cubes)
- 4 cloves of Garlic
- 2 stalks of Celery (diced)
- 1 and a 1/2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 shallot (diced)
- 2 cans of clams (6.5 ounces each)
- 1/3 cup of whole-wheat flour
- 2 cups of Half and Half
- 1 teaspoon of Parsley flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the vegetables: Begin by prepping the vegetables. Start by melting butter in a large saucepan over medium- high heat. Thenadd the diced potato cubesgarlicceleryand shallot to the melted butter.
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Time to Saute: Now it’s time to saute the vegetables for about 7-8 minutesstirring occasionallyuntil the vegetables are cooked and beginning to turn golden brown. *Pro-tip: When you’re feeling overwhelmedtake a deep breath and sauté away your stress! (Just make sure you don’t burn the food! ;) *
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Add the broth and clams: Pour the vegetable broth and the two cans of clams (including the juice) into the saucepan with the sautéed vegetables.
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Thicken the chowder: Add the flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens and the flour is cooked through.
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Half and Half: Nextadd the Half and Half stirring constantly for another 2-3 minutes until the chowder is slightly thickened.
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Garnish and enjoy: Sprinkle the parsley flakes on top of the chowder and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste the chowder and adjust spices to taste. Serve hottest and enjoy!
*When it comes to cookingpatience is a virtue! *