EASY CLAM CHOWDER

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Prepare our Easy Clam Chowder in just 15 minutes and then spend the rest of the cooking time taking in its delightful aroma before you enjoy it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb. baking potatoes (about 2), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 can (6-1/4 oz.) minced clams, undrained

Steps:

Cook and stir onions, celery and bacon in medium saucepan on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add potatoes and water; bring to boil. Cook 15 min. or until potatoes are tender.
Microwave milk and cream cheese in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until milk is heated through. Whisk until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add to potato mixture; stir.
Stir in clams; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. (Do not let soup come to boil.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 11 g