Bacon Clam Chowder

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can minced clams
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken, bouillons granules
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• cayenne pepper, a dash
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Recipe

• 1 drain clams, reserving juice; set aside.
• 2 place the clams in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped; set aside.
• 3 in a large saucepan, combine the broth, potato, celery, onion, bouillon, and thyme.
• 4 bring to a boil.
• 5 decrease heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 6 stir in the reserved clam juice.
• 7 combine the cornstarch and cream until smooth; gradually stir into the soup.
• 8 bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 9 stir in the butter, cayenne, and the clams.
• 10 cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
• 11 garnish with bacon.