Rhode Island-Style Clam Chowder

Name: Rhode Island-Style Clam Chowder
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h 21 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 slices Canadian bacon, chopped (2 oz.); 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups); 4 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup); 4 cups diced Red Bliss potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb.); 2 (1 lb) containers frozen clams, packed in their own juice, thawed, juice reserved; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried); salt; fresh ground black pepper

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"In ' The Food You Crave' by Ellie Krieger. Per serving--220 cal, 7.5 g fat, 2.5 g fiber. Should be made with RI quahogs, but I can't get them."

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Ready In:: 1hr 21mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slices Canadian bacon, chopped (2 oz.)
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
4 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
4 cups diced Red Bliss potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb.)
2 (1 lb) containers frozen clams, packed in their own juice, thawed, juice reserved
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions

Heat oil in a big pot over med-high heat; add in Canadian bacon, onion, and celery; cook/stir a few times, until the vegetables soften, about 6 minutes.
Add in potatoes, clams, clam juice, thyme, and water to cover; bring to a boil; decrease heat to med-low, and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.