MAKEOVER MOM'S CLAM CHOWDER

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When we lived in Michigan, this was a perfect comforting soup when blustery winds blew into town. The steaming bowls of soup warmed up icy toes just right! The Taste of Home Test Kitchen came up with this lighter version. -Christine Schenher, San Clemente, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrots
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk, divided
4 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, celery, carrots and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, clam juice, bouillon and seasonings. Add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in the clams, cream and remaining milk; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Theophilus Olukayode Yerokun
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I made this clam chowder for a party, and everyone loved it. It was the perfect appetizer.


Mustafa dogar Dogar
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This is the best clam chowder I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Emon Ahamed
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I've been making this clam chowder for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Margaret Williams
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This clam chowder is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's packed with flavor, and the clams are cooked to perfection.


Kat Henderson
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I love this clam chowder! It's so rich and flavorful, and the clams are cooked perfectly.


Rajiya Begum
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This was my first time making clam chowder, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to make.


Naomi Villagran
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I'm not a big fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and delicious, I couldn't get enough of it.


Pavel Ahmed
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This clam chowder is the best I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful, and the clams are tender and juicy.


Akwealor Ifeoma
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I was a bit skeptical about making clam chowder at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to follow, and the chowder turned out amazing.


modded biker
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This chowder was so good, I ate two bowls!


Mb Ishmael
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I've made this clam chowder recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Menna Hafez
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This clam chowder was absolutely divine! The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the clams were cooked to perfection. I served it with some crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.