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Clam chowder

From the video “Creamy Clam Chowder Recipe” by Preppy Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Preppy Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~5
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Cost
~$6.89*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$4.11* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy, shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$27.57*for the batch in the video
~$6.89*per serving

You save about ~$4.11* per serving (37% less*) than ordering it out — ~$16.43* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: chopped clams juice, half and half, chopped clams

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving284 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat14 g18%
Saturated fat6.6 g33%
Sodium964 mg42%
Carbohydrate30 g11%
Fiber3 g11%
Total sugars6.5 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein9.9 g20%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+19 of 20
  • Fiber+15 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 15 ingredient lines (69% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: average of rules (3: 460 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: parsley. Not matched to nutrient data: chopped clams juice, half and half, chopped clams. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • potato peeler
  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • slotted spoon
  • mesh strainer

What the video didn’t say

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Preppy Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Clam chowder

What makes Preppy Kitchen's Clam chowder recipe and technique special?

Preppy Kitchen's take on Clam chowder focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Clam chowder at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Clam chowder recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Clam chowder ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Clam chowder can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Preppy Kitchen's Clam chowder?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Clam chowder?

The official cooking video by Preppy Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.