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Light New England Clam Chowder {Dairy Free & Gluten Free}

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 135kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil or butter
  • 6 slices turkey bacon diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups diced potatoes peeled
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1 8 ounce bottle clam juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 6.5 ounces cans chopped or minced clams in juice, undrained
  • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened or half and half
  • fresh chopped parsley fresh chopped chives
  • optional: Gluten Free Garlic Parmesan Croutons

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter and cook bacon until crisp.
  • Add garlic, celery and onion and cook until tender.
  • Stir in potatoes, water or broth, clam juice, pepper thyme and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, until potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.
  • Add to potatoes and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in clams in juice and continue to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Pour in almond milk or half and half and simmer for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  • Top with fresh parsley and chives. Serve with croutons!

Notes

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4*

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g