Name: New England Clam Chowder Lower Fat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 12ounce servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams (with juices); 2 cups finely chopped red potatoes; 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups evaporated 2% milk

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New England Clam Chowder Lower Fat created by Derf2440

While looking for a low-fat chowder recipe, I came across one and made some modifications to it. This is a wonderful chowder for those looking for flavor without the guilt.

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ingredients

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams (with juices)
2 cups finely chopped red potatoes
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped white onion
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ¹⁄₂ cups reduced-fat milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ¹⁄₂ cups evaporated 2% milk

directions

Drain the clams reserving juices.
Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup liquid.
In a medium saucepan, combine clam juice, potatoes, onions, bouillon granuales,Worcestershire sauce,, parsley, pepper and garlic powder.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
Cover and let simmer 5-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Using the back of a fork, or a hand masher, mash potatoes.
In a small bowl combine the milk and cornstarch.
Add cornstarch and milk mix and evaporated milk to the sauce pan.
Cook on medium high heat until mixture starts to thicken, 5-10 minutes.
Stir in clams, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Serve.

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"While looking for a low-fat chowder recipe, I came across one and made some modifications to it. This is a wonderful chowder for those looking for flavor without the guilt."

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7/30/2006

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review by Derf2440

7/29/2006

Very good , we enjoyed it but did miss the richness of the usual recipe. It was quick and quenched our desire for clam chowder, I added some cooked carrots I wanted to use up. Thanks for posting, I will use it again.

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creation by TeleComCal

11/13/2003

While looking for a low-fat chowder recipe, I came across one and made some modifications to it. This is a wonderful chowder for those looking for flavor without the guilt.