SWEET POTATO CLAM CHOWDER

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My partner and I both love Clam Chowder, but recently we were told we need to watch our cholesterol levels. This is my revamping of traditional clam chowder with a slightly healthier twist. My partner says it tastes just as good if not better this way.

Provided by Jena Lewis

Categories     Chowders

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans bumble bee chopped clams
6 slices turkey bacon
3 cups fresh yams, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons organic golden flax seeds
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Peel and chop Sweet Potatoes.
  • Chop Onions.
  • Chop Turkey Bacon.
  • Combine Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Clams, and Bacon in Crock pot. Cover with 1.5 cups of water. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Stur in Milk, Cream, Flax Seed and allow to cook again 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 634.6, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5, Protein 15.3

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