Makeover Mom's Clam Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup each chopped onion , celery and carrots
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bottle (8 oz) clam juice
2 tsp reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk, divided
4 cans (6-1/2 oz each) minced clams, undrained
1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions:

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, celery, carrots and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, clam juice, bouillon and seasonings. Add potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender.
In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the clams, cream and remaining milk; heat through (do not boil). Discard bay leaf before serving. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	202.54 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.4g	10%
Cholesterol	21.32mg	7%
Sodium	449.04mg	19%
Potassium	226.69mg	5%
Total Carbs	28.42g	9%
Sugars	3.13g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	6.31g	13%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	89.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.85 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.9g	10%
Cholesterol	9.67mg	7%
Sodium	203.63mg	19%
Potassium	102.8mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.89g	9%
Sugars	1.42g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	3%
Protein	2.86g	13%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	40.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

4.4

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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