FAT FREE CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER

Fat Free Creamy Clam Chowder image

Provided by littlethibault

Categories Chowders

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, finely chopped
1 pinch cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
salt and black pepper
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can nonfat chicken broth
2 cups water

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the can of chicken broth, the diced potatoes, onion, celery, cayanne powder, garlic powder, the chicken boullion powder and the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the veggies are tender. Combine 1/4 cup of the evaporated skim milk with the 3 tablespoons cornstarch and set aside. Add the remainder of the evaporated milk, the clams with their liquid, and the cornstarch mixture to the pan with the veggies. Cook and stir until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 397.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 11.2