MICROWAVE CLAM CHOWDER

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From Turlock, California, Mary Jane Cantrell contends, "This tastes as good as chowder served at restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams
1-1/2 cups diced peeled uncooked potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1 teaspoon butter
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 710mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.