Creamy clam chowder with fresh tomatoes
5
Point(s)
Total Time
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Moderate
Omit the all-purpose flour, and substitute canola oil for the butter and skim milk for the 1% milk.
Ingredients
Uncooked potato(es)
1 large, baking variety, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch dice
Uncooked onion(s)
½ small, diced
Uncooked celery
1 rib(s), medium, finely chopped
Fresh thyme
1 tsp, or 1⁄4 teaspoon dried
Water
1½ cup(s)
Unsalted butter
1 Tbsp
All-purpose flour
2 Tbsp
1% low-fat milk
1½ cup(s)
Canned clams
10 oz, whole baby clams variety, drained (reserve 1⁄4 cup of their liquid)
Grape tomatoes
1 cup(s), or cherry tomatoes, quartered