Fat Free Creamy Clam Chowder

Submitted by littlethibault

"Craving a hot, steamy bowl of creamy clam chowder, but not willing to sacrifice for the high fat? Try this recipe. It's everything you love about traditional chowder- minus the guilt!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 pinch cayenne powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• salt and black pepper
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can nonfat chicken broth
• 2 cups water

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the can of chicken broth, the diced potatoes, onion, celery, cayanne powder, garlic powder, the chicken boullion powder and the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the veggies are tender. Combine 1/4 cup of the evaporated skim milk with the 3 tablespoons cornstarch and set aside. Add the remainder of the evaporated milk, the clams with their liquid, and the cornstarch mixture to the pan with the veggies. Cook and stir until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.