GOLDEN CLAM CHOWDER

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

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. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges