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Clam Chowder, Lightened Up

This lighter Clam Chowder, full of canned clams, potatoes, and corn, is still creamy but with less fat than most other versions.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 large white onion (chopped fine)
  • 2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed small)
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 oz cans clams (drained, juice reserved)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • 1 cup fresh corn
  • oyster crackers (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions, and heat on low heat until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add flour and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable broth, reserved clam juice, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme and salt & pepper to taste.
  4. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low until potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove half of the soup and discard bay leaves, put soup in blender and blend until smooth. Return to pot.
  6. Add clams, corn and adjust salt if needed and cook another 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/4 cups Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23.5g (8%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 209.5mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/4 cups
Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 23.5g 8%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 209.5mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.