New England Clam Chowder (Dairy-Free And Low-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 large carrots, scraped and diced
1/2 cup flour
2 cups clam broth
3 cups plain soymilk or 3 cups rice milk
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams or (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups baking potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
salt and pepper, for serving
fat-free saltine crackers, for serving

Preparation

In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and saute until softened.
Gradually sift in the flour, stirring thoroughly and scraping bottom of pan.
Very gradually stir in the clam broth, scraping sides and bottom of pan to make sure flour is thoroughly incorporated without clumping.
Stir in rice milk until mixture is smooth.
Add the clams and spices, bring soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add diced potatoes, cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve with crushed Saltines.