Award Winning Clam Chowder

Submitted by Chef #284771

"This is the best clam chowder I have ever had. Rich and creamy, full of flavor. It takes a bit to make, but is so worth it!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 ounces vegetarian bacon, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 3 cups new potatoes, cooked firm and diced
• 4 cups evaporated skim milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups clams, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 3 ounces Smart Balance butter spread
• 2 ounces clam base
• 1 1⁄4 cups clam juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dill
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄8 cup fresh parsley
• white pepper
• black pepper
• cayenne, to taste

directions

1. In a large stock pot cook bacon until crisp.
2. Add butter, onions, celery and all the seasoning except dill and parsley. Cook until tender.
3. Add flour and cook for another 3-4 minutes over low heat.
4. Add all the dairy products, clam juice and clam concentrate.
5. Heat until just under boiling point and then add chopped clams and potatoes.
6. Bring to a boil slowly, cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add dill and parsley and serve steaming.