Golden Clam Chowder

Name: Golden Clam Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Ingredients: 2 celery ribs; 2 medium carrots; 1 medium onion; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained; 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

7 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

This is comfort food at its best! Yes, you can have a warm bowl of homemade clam chowder for dinner tonight or any night. The soup is seasoned expertly and thyme adds a great dimension of flavor. —Amanda Bowyer, Caldwell, Idaho

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Ingredients

2 celery ribs
2 medium carrots
1 medium onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Finely chop the celery, carrots and onion. In a Dutch oven, saute vegetables in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, clams, clam juice, 1 cup water, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Gradually stir in milk; heat through. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water until smooth; stir into chowder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Top with bacon and if desired, additional fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 195 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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