It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – New England Clam Chowder

This week's It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday recipe is a New England Clam Chowder. This version is only 204 calories and 29 carbs per serving. It's from the Diabetes Self Management website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, and Diabetes Self Management. So check the site out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

 New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients
1 can (5 ounces) whole baby clams, undrained
1 baking potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup evaporated skimmed milk
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon reduced-fat margarine

Directions
1 - Drain clams, reserving juice. Add enough water to reserved juice to measure 2/3 cup. Combine clam juice mixture, potato, and onion in large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until potato is tender.

2 - Add milk, pepper, and thyme to saucepan. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add margarine. Cook 5 minutes or until soup thickens, stirring occasionally.

3 - Add clams; cook and stir 5 minutes or until clams are firm.

Yield: 2 servings. Serving size: 1 bowl chowder (1/2 of total recipe).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 204 calories, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 14 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 205 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1 Milk.
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