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Creamy Clam Chowder

Try out this creamy clam chowder recipe that the whole family will love! It's easy to make, and it's made with LACTAID® lactose-free milk, so you can enjoy this classic summertime favorite without the discomfort.

Creamy Clam Chowder Made With Lactaid®
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Recipe by LACTAID® Brand

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Prep
15 min

Cook
25 min

Total
40 min

Servings
4 Servings

Ingredients


3 red potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

½ teaspoon kosher salt plus 1 tablespoon for boiling the potatoes

2 ½ cups LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk

2 bacons strips, finely chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped


2 celery stalks, finely chopped

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup chicken broth

2 6 ½ ounce cans of clams with liquid

Directions


  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. While the potatoes cook, make the chowder. Pour the LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk into a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat in 30-second increments until warm, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside.

  3. Place the bacon in a soup pot over medium heat and cook until the bacon is crisp and browned, stirring often, 4 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

  4. Add the olive oil to the bacon fat. Then add the onions, carrots, celery, pepper and remaining salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the thyme and flour and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, being sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot, and then pour in the LACTAID® Lactose-Free Whole Milk. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, add the boiled potatoes, clams (and liquid), and cook until the potatoes and clams are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts


Serving Size


1 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories

430

Total Fat

21g

Calories from Fat

190

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholestrol

110mg

Sodium

1800mg

Total Carbohydrate

37g

Dietary Fiber

3g

Sugars

13g

Protein

27g

Calcium

333mg

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