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Clam Chowder

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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
SERVINGS 8
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 1171 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 5 tsp. olive oil divided use
  • 2 slices turkey bacon
  • chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled, cut into cubes
  • 1½ tsp. thyme or dried thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1½ cups clam juice
  • ¼ cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups clams chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tsp. oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add turkey bacon and onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  • Add celery, carrots, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth and clam juice. Bring to a
  • boil. Reduce heat to low. Gently boil for 15 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 3 tsp. oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of hot liquid from medium saucepan; whisk until well blended. Add this thickened mixture back to medium saucepan. Cook,
  • stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Add almond milk and clams; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Notes

UPF: 1/2 Green, 1/2 Red, 1/2 Yellow, 1 tsp
2B: Add extra veggies or a side salad for a great lunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 1171kcalCarbohydrates: 172gProtein: 38gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 6260mgPotassium: 2908mgFiber: 18gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 22216IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 677mgIron: 9mg
Keyword clamchowder, dinner, lunch, main course, main dish
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