New England Clam Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 slice Louis Rich Turkey Bacon, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 3 1/2 cup canned clam juice
  • 2 medium uncooked potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 10 1/2 oz canned clams, and juice
  • 1 tsp thyme, chopped
  • 2 tsp parsley, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté bacon and onion until onion is very soft. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and clam juice. Bring to a simmer, add potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender.
  2. Stir in clams, their juice, thyme and parsley. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper; serve. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per person.

Serves | 4
POINTS per serving | 5