Reduced Fat New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (6.5 oz.) cans minced clams with juice
2 1/2 c. peeled and finely chopped potatoes
1 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. (1%) milk
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke
crushed pink peppercorns (optional)
snipped fresh thyme (optional)

Preparation

Drain clams, reserving the juices. If necessary, add enough water to the clam juice to make 1 cup.