Core Recipe
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 30 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

Warm up with our delicious, waistline-friendly chowder. It makes a tasty light lunch or heartier meal when teamed up with a baked potato.


20 oz canned clams, minced, drained, juice reserved
2 medium celery, stalks, chopped
1 medium green pepper(s), chopped
1 medium carrot(s), chopped
2 small potato(es), peeled and chopped
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, Italian-style, undrained
29 oz canned chicken broth
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions


1. Place reserved clam juice in a liquid measuring cup; add water so that the total mixture equals 1 1/2 cups.
2. In a large saucepan, combine juice mixture, celery, green pepper and carrot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in potatoes, undrained tomatoes, broth and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes more; stir in clams. Return to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until warmed through. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.