Award Winning Clam Chowder

Name: Award Winning Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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!

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 6-8

YIELD: 1 cup

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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