Creamy Alfredo Clam Chowder |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My recipe for New England-inspired clam chowder in a hearty Alfredo cream base, is delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare. Ingredients:
1 medium bay leaf |
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice |
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth |
1 (10 ounce) can baby clams, in juice |
1 -2 tablespoon crumbled cooked bacon |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning (up to 1/2 teaspoon) |
1 (20 ounce) package simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion |
1 (24 ounce) package simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes |
1 (15 -16 ounce) jar traditional alfredo sauce |
2 tablespoons snipped green onions |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
2 cups fat-free half-and-half |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. IN a 4-quart pot, add 1 medium bay leaf, 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice, 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth, and the strained juice from one (10 ounce) can baby clams (reserve clams and set aside).
2. ADD 1-2 tablespoons pre-cooked crumbled bacon, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Diced Potatoes with Onion; STIR.
3. BRING mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
4. COVER and cook for 7 minutes, or until potatoes are firm-tender.
5. UNCOVER and reduce heat to medium-low; ADD 1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, and 1 (15-16 ounce) jar traditional Alfredo sauce; BLEND well.
6. STIR in the reserved clams, 2 tablespoons snipped green onions, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
7. POUR 2 cups nonfat half and half in a medium bowl; WHISK in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour gradually until smooth; ADD mixture into pot while stirring constantly; STIR well.
8. SIMMER uncovered, stirring as needed, about 20-25 minutes, or to desired consistency.
9. REMOVE bay leaf.
10. SERVE and enjoy!
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