New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons  canola oil
  • 4 slices  bacon, chopped
  • 1   medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks  celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1   medium red potato , diced
  • 1 8-ounce bottle  clam juice, (see Makeover Tip)
  • 1   bay leaf
  • 3 cups  low-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup  heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup  all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon  salt
  • 12 ounces  fresh clam strips, (see Shopping Tip), chopped, or 3 6-ounce cans chopped baby clams, rinsed
  • 2   scallions, thinly sliced

Description

Chopped Clams, Aromatic Vegetables And Creamy Potatoes Blended With Low-fat Milk And Just A Half Cup Of Cream Gives This Chunky New England-style Clam Chowder Plenty Of Rich Body. Serve With Oyster Crackers And A Tossed Salad To Make It A Meal.

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