New England Clam Chowder Lower Fat - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams (with juices)
    2 cups finely chopped red potatoes
    1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
    1 1/2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    2 teaspoons dried parsley
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
    3 tablespoons cornstarch
    1 1/2 cups evaporated 2% milk
Preparation
    Drain the clams reserving juices.
    Add enough water to juice to make 1 cup liquid.
    In a medium saucepan, combine clam juice, potatoes, onions, bouillon granuales,Worcestershire sauce,, parsley, pepper and garlic powder.
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
    Cover and let simmer 5-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    Using the back of a fork, or a hand masher, mash potatoes.
    In a small bowl combine the milk and cornstarch.
    Add cornstarch and milk mix and evaporated milk to the sauce pan.
    Cook on medium high heat until mixture starts to thicken, 5-10 minutes.
    Stir in clams, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Serve.

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