Fast and Fit Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Fast and Fit Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 cup leeks or onions, chopped; 1 cup sweet bell peppers diced; 2 cans clams in juice, chopped; 2 pounds potatoes cut into 1/2inch cubes; 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth, low salt; 2 teaspoons thyme dried; 1 cup milk low fat; 10 ounces corn kernels, canned whole, frozen, thawed and drained; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup leeks or onions, chopped
1 cup sweet bell peppers diced
2 cans clams in juice, chopped
2 pounds potatoes cut into 1/2inch cubes
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth, low salt
2 teaspoons thyme dried
1 cup milk low fat
10 ounces corn kernels, canned whole, frozen, thawed and drained
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Place butter in 2 1/2- to 3-quart microwave-safe bowl.
2
Microwave on HIGH 1 minute.
3
Add leeks and bell peppers; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.
4
Drain juice from clams into microwaved vegetables, reserving clams.
5
Stir in potatoes, broth and thyme.
6
Cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner.
7
Microwave on HIGH 20 minutes.
8
With slotted spoon remove 4 cups cooked potatoes; set aside.
9
Pour contents of bowl into container of electric blender; add milk, and holding lid down tightly, blend until smooth.
10
Return mixture to bowl.
11
Stir in reserved clams and potatoes, the corn and cayenne; season with salt and pepper.
12
Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes until heated through.
13
If desired, pass bowls of shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped parsley and/or crumbled cooked bacon to stir into soup.
14
NOTE: Microwave cooking times are based on a 700-watt microwave.
15
Adjust cooking times to your own oven.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 cup leeks or onions, chopped, 1 cup sweet bell peppers diced, 2 cans clams in juice, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fast and Fit Clam Chowder 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.

Fast and Fit Clam Chowder

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