Clam Chowder, Light and Lovely Recipe

Name: Clam Chowder, Light and Lovely
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; ½ cup low-fat chicken broth; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 cups skim milk; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 4 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, undrained; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; paprika

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
½ cup low-fat chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups skim milk
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
4 (10 ounce) cans baby clams, undrained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
paprika

1
Fry bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp, remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
2
Add onion to pot, saute until softened, and then add potatoes and chicken stock.
3
Season with salt and cayenne, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
4
In a second large saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, whisking to make a roux.
5
Cook for 1 minute, then add half and half and milk while whisking.
6
Cook over low heat until thickened.
7
Pour into onion and potato mixture; add clams, 2 cans undrained, add clams only, from the other cans reserving the juice.
8
Add Worcestershire and bacon.
9
Add the other 2 cans of reserved juice a bit at a time to reach desired consistency.
10
Stir and gently cook over moderate heat until heated through.
11
Garnish with parsley and paprika.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp and broken, 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped, ½ cup low-fat chicken broth, 2 medium potatoes, cubed, and more.

Yes, Clam Chowder, Light and Lovely falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clam Chowder, Light and Lovely

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