Delicious Clam and Fish Chowder - Lactose-Free

Submitted by Denise J

"A delicious, slightly lower fat recipe that is perfect for those who need to follow a lactose-free diet. Even the kids loved it!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 (340.19 g) can minced clams, drained, juice reserved
• 1 large cod fish fillet, cubed (or 2 small)
• 118.29 ml butter
• 118.29 ml flour
• 4.92 ml salt (to taste)
• 2.46 ml black pepper (to taste)
• 1419.54 ml whole milk, lactose free

directions

1. In small saucepan, mix vegetables with clam juice and boil until veggies are tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in larger pan, then add flour slowly and whisk until smooth.
3. Add salt and pepper.
4. Cook for about 4 minutes over low heat. Slowly whisk in milk. Heat to simmer, uncovered., stirring often.
5. Add cod and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Next, add veggies and clams and cook for about 15 minutes or until chowder is thickened a bit, stirring often. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Enjoy!