Beth's Lite New England Clam Chowder

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
* 3 x 6.5 oz cans Snow's Minced Clams* Non-stick cooking spray* 6 slices of bacon* 1.6 lbs red potatoes, peeled* .5 teaspoon thyme* 2 x 8 oz bottles Snow's Clam Juice* 2.5 cups nonfat (skim) milk (we use lactase infused)* 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon AP flour = 1.0625 cups | 8.5 dry ounces* Fresh ground pepper, to taste* Chopped fresh parsley as garnish of each bowl
Directions
* Drain clams, reserving liquid. Set both aside.
* Coat Dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray.
* Place over medium heat, until hot.
* Add onion, bacon, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
* Add reserved clam liquid, 2 bottles of clam juice potatoes, and thyme. Bring to boil.
* Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
* Place approximately 2 cups of the cooked potato/clam/bacon mixture into a blender. Process until smooth.
* Return pureed mixture to Dutch oven. Stir well. Stir in clams.
* Place AP flour in small bowl. gradually add skim milk, stirring with a whisk.
* Add flour mixture to chowder. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes, until thick, stirring constantly.
* Spoon into bowls, sprinking each with fresh ground black pepper & fresh minced parsley

Serving Size: Makes 10.5 1-cup servings

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 138.5
  • Total Fat: 2.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.0 mg
  • Sodium: 651.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 9.0 g

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