Skinny Clam Chowder

October 15, 2013

Here is a perfect lunch or dinner recipe on a cold fall day, skinny clam chowder. Healthy and full of flavor! enjoy

6 strips turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, strings removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup small pearl onion, peeled (I chopped mine a bit)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups unsalted clam juice
4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 large sprigs fresh thyme
3 cans minced clams
2 fresh ears yellow corn, kernels removed
2 1/2 cups light milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter ( smart balance fat free brand)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoons dry sherry

In a stockpot, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on a paper towel, and set aside; discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add celery and onions; saute, stirring occasionally , until translucent, about 7...
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Nutritions

Calories
1028

Sodium
1130mg
47% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
84g
168% DV

Carbs
149g
50% DV

Fiber
26g
107% DV